Of approximately 3 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses reported in 2012, more than 2.9 million (94.8%) were workplace injuries. Among the reported injuries 75.2% occurred in service-producing industries, while the remaining 24.8% occurred in goods-producing industries. A preliminary total of 4,405 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States in 2013, which is down […]
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Propane Plant Explosion Rocks Central Florida
Doug / 07-30-2013 / Dangerous
Sometime between 10:30 and 11:00pm Monday night an explosion rocked Tavares neighborhoods in Lake County, Florida. Two massive booms came from the nearby Blue Rhino Propane plant. The plant, which was built in 2004, is where retail sized, 20-gallon propane tanks are recycled and refilled. Three workers were seriously injured and rushed to Orlando Regional […]
Fatal Construction Site Accidents in Florida
Doug / 02-17-2012 / Dangerous
Workplace injuries are one of the leading causes of injuries in Florida each year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace injuries declined 10% in 2010. Construction accidents are the most deadly type of workplace accident. Employers are required to maintain federal and state safety standards for their workers. Here are some facts about […]
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