Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Think You’re Not at Risk for Hearing Loss in the Workplace? These Statistics May Surprise You
Our sense of hearing is something that we may take for granted. Hearing enables us to do so many things in our daily life, including communicating, enjoying life, and helps us survive and stay out of danger. However, hearing health is something that many Louisiana workers may not think much about during their busy… Read More »
Louisiana Workers Severely Injured in Chemical Plant Accident
Recent news of a chemical plant accident that occurred over the weekend has shaken the residents of Gramercy, Louisiana, and has exposed to the public the dangerous risks that chemical plant workers face every day on the job. According to local reports, multiple workers at the Atalco alumina plant in Gramercy were severely or… Read More »
Alabama First Responder Killed in Tragic Suspected Drunk Driving Car Accident
The tragic news of the death of a first responder assisting a motorist on scene has shaken the residents of Mobile, Alabama, and sets the stage for discussions regarding options for justice for the families of first responders who are killed on the job. According to local news reports, the tragic suspected drunk driving… Read More »
Are You Familiar with these 7 Workplace Crush Injuries?
A fatal workplace accident in California just a day after the New Year’s Day 2024 holiday underscores the seriousness of crush injuries at American workplaces. According to local news reports, on Tuesday, January 2, a truck driver was killed on the job in La Joya, California in the early morning hours. Local sheriffs who… Read More »
Sentencing of Mississippi Man Responsible for Fatal 2022 Car Accident Highlights Difference between Restitution and Civil Compensation for Family Members
The sentencing of a Mississippi man for his involvement in a fatal car accident in 2022 highlights how criminal restitution and civil compensation for family members differ in Mississippi car accident cases. According to local news reports, 38-year-old Davenport, Mississippi man, Joshua Scott Peters was sentenced last week on Friday, January 5, for the… Read More »
If You Work in Manufacturing Be Aware of these 6 Common Factory Accidents
Just days ago, news of the death of a worker at a manufacturing plant in Davidson, North Carolina, hit internet websites across the country. According to reports, the North Carolina manufacturing worker was killed at Trane Technologies at around 11 a.m. on Friday, January 12. Details of the accident are sparse and the victim’s… Read More »
Worker’s Death from Scaffolding Fall in Hawaii Highlights Hazards Workers Face when Working from Heights on Scaffolding
The death of a 68-year-old worker in Honolulu, Hawaii brings to light the dangers that workers face when working at heights on construction projects and other work projects. According to local news reports, the worker, who has not been identified, fell from scaffolding at a Komohana Place project in Kapolei, Hawaii on Tuesday, January… Read More »
Injured in a Non-Work-Related Accident in Louisiana and Curious about Who Will Cover Your Wages for Missed Work? Here’s What You Need to Know
When a person is injured in a serious car accident in Louisiana, they may wonder how they will possibly survive if they are unable to work their job and earn a living while they recover from their injuries. Certainly, car accident injuries can take a person out of work for a week, a month,… Read More »
Mississippi Pipe Manufacturing Worker Killed in Pipe Rollover Accident
On Friday, January 19, a terrible accident happened at the Jindal Tubular USA pipe manufacturing plant in Port Bienville, Mississippi. According to local news reports, at 8:15 a.m., West Hancock County Fire responders were called out to the plant to assist with a serious workplace accident. It turns out that the accident involved two… Read More »
Mississippi Sanitation Worker Hit by Car Highlights Dangers Sanitation Workers Face on the Job
A Hattiesburg, Mississippi sanitation worker was involved in a workplace accident this week. According to local reports, on Wednesday, January 25, a Hattiesburg, Mississippi sanitation worker was struck and injured by a vehicle while on route. The accident is spreading awareness about the dangers that sanitation workers face on the job every day. “It’s… Read More »