Oklahoma man suffers fatal workplace injury while saving coworker
The media regularly reports on construction and industrial accidents. Oklahoma residents may recognize that equally dangerous conditions exist in other types of work, and a workplace injury is not uncommon. Employers of all workers, regardless of the field in which...
Worker suffers fatal workplace injury in 50 ft fall from catwalk
Construction workers in Oklahoma, who regularly have to work from heights, may be aware of the dangers inherent in their occupation. The families of construction workers likely experience concern and anxiety whenever their loved ones are on duty at construction sites....
Untrained worker without hard hat dies after workplace injury
Construction workers in Oklahoma may not always be fully informed about the potential personal injury hazards posed by their chosen occupation. In many cases, construction company owners, supervisors and employees only realize the importance of compliance to safety...
Workplace injury leads to death of worker in botched demolition
The families of construction workers in Oklahoma are likely concerned about the welfare of their loved ones while they are involved in the demolition of a building. If the employers of the construction workers disregard safety regulations as prescribed by OSHA, the...
Workplace injury after carbon monoxide exposure kills worker
Operators of heavy motorized equipment likely realize that their careers pose hazards of potentially severe injuries, and even death, on a daily basis. Workers in Oklahoma, especially those who operate forklifts, may want to learn about the circumstances of the death...
Oklahoma worker suffers workplace injury because of tipped crane
Construction workers in Oklahoma are likely aware of the dangers associated with their profession. They are largely dependent on their employers’ compliance to the strict safety regulations as prescribed by OSHA. When employers disregard any safety regulations, the...
Bus driver receives settlement 18 years after workplace injuries
Most workers take comfort in knowing that any injuries they may suffer on the job will be covered by workers' compensation insurance. However, they may not realize that claims are often disputed, and it may take years before the worker receives any compensation....
Fatal workplace injury causes death of female refinery worker
For an Oklahoma family, having to say goodbye to a loved one as she leaves for work, only to never see her again, is likely to be an extremely traumatic experience. After a death that resulted from a workplace injury, the family may naturally be overwhelmed with...
Workplace injury leads to death when forklift punctures GNC tank
Losing a loved one, regardless of their age, is a distressing experience. To see that person leave for work and never come back again can produce unexpected anxiety along with financial hardship. When a worker in Oklahoma dies as the result of a workplace injury, not...
Oklahoma construction worker suffers workplace injury
Under the laws put into place by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, employers are required to provide a safe working environment for their employees. While reducing the risks for a workplace injury is something taken very seriously by both federal and...