A California worker has died after falling out of a truck while working in San Jose. The fatal work injury was sustained during a fall from a boom truck as he was working retrofitting lights along the street. The cause of death is not immediately known, but an autopsy will be performed by a Santa Clara County medical examiner.
The rights of construction workers injured on the job
The construction industry is an important part of the California economy, but it also commonly places workers at a higher risk for injury than those employed in other fields. Because of the unique challenges and risks faced by those who work on construction sites, workers who have been injured on the job may need help in order to secure the financial support that is needed. This is especially true for those who have never been injured on the job before.
Increased chances of workplace injuries related to heat
The summer is proving to be extremely hot in California, and those who must work in the heat should note safety standards that are in place to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. Because of the conditions in the state, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has outlined several stipulations for employers of those who work in the heat. One of the main responsibilities of employers is to properly educate employees on heat safety and preventing heat-related workplace injuries.
Workers' compensation for those employed in the medical field
Working in the medical industry comes with certain risks. Doctors and nurses are often exposed to dangerous diseases, contagious illnesses and may even suffer physical injuries while on duty. Those who have suffered from physical injuries while treating patients have certain rights, including the right to workers' compensation benefits.
Machine shop employee injured while working
A worker was recently taken to the hospital after suffering a serious injury while working on Mare Island. California authorities are investigating the accident after being notified of the incident. The man who was injured while working was taken to a local trauma center for medical treatment, but the state of his condition is not immediately known.
Man injured while working on San Francisco museum
A construction worker was recently hurt after he fell down an elevator shaft. He was injured while working on the expansion of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art after the scaffolding collapsed underneath him. The man sustained serious injuries, including broken legs and a broken pelvis.
