The summer months in California bring intense heat and an increased chance of heat stroke and other heat-related injury or illness. At this time of year, it is critical for workers to know how to protect themselves from an on-the-job injury and how to proceed in case...
Month: August 2016
California refinery investigated after workplace injuries
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board recently released a report that is the product of an investigation reaching back several years. The Tesoro refinery in California received a critical analysis of its safety procedures following a series of workplace injuries that...
California employer did not have workers’ compensation insurance
The investigation into the tragic death of a California construction worker has led to a discovery of another kind. Apparently, the company that employed the man was not carrying the required workers' compensation insurance. This omission may bring many negative...
Company could have done more to prevent workplace injuries
A California company is facing repercussions after an investigation revealed the presence of safety hazards in the facility. These hazards and a lack of safety protocols resulted in workplace injuries over the course of several years. In four years, from 2010 to...
