Working in law enforcement in California is understandably dangerous. Much of the risk stems from officers simply doing their jobs, making arrests, helping people and dealing with emergencies. Getting to an emergency can be risky in and of itself, as officers must...
High Risk Occupations
Fatal construction accident claims life of Disney worker
Construction workers in California are cognizant of the risks they take every time they work on a project. Because they are oftentimes using heavy equipment and large tools, and must trust fellow workers, they need to make certain they and their employers use the...
Law enforcement officer hit by car suffers workplace injuries
California law enforcement officers put themselves in danger every day. It is a part of the job. They understand what they are likely to face when they take the job. Even with that, workplace injuries can come as a surprise and leave officers wondering how to make...
Construction accident leads to worker death and several injured
Construction projects are prevalent throughout California. This could be for commercial purposes, to build residential structures or to maintain and improve existing buildings and areas. The work construction employees do is dangerous, but rewarding. They are...
Fatal construction accident results from trench collapse
Construction work can be lucrative and provide hard working people with regular employment. With the amount of building and maintenance throughout California, it is no surprise that there are so many people who work in the construction industry. Still, despite the...
Fatal work-related accident kills waste facility mechanic
Any job in California can lead to injuries and even fatalities. While many carry a certain level of danger to the workers who perform them, there are certain types of work - construction, law enforcement, firefighters, transit workers and waste collection - that are...
Construction accident results in injury and worker death
There is always a great deal of construction work throughout California. This is beneficial for the economy and provides people with jobs. However, the danger of construction work is inherent. People are around heavy machinery, work at great heights and are placing...
Music festival accident leads to worker death in California
In California, there are many public events taking place. With the good weather in the state, it is common for these events to be outdoors. This requires logistical planning to prepare spaces for them. If it is a music festival, there is a significant amount of...
Brush-clearing crewmember killed in fatal work-related accident
Services that are conducted to keep California safe are necessary for the overall well-being of its residents. Although there are certain jobs that are considered riskier than others such as law enforcement, construction and firefighters, there is danger with any job,...
Man run over by forklift dies in fatal construction accident
Construction work is one of the most dangerous types of jobs a Californian can do. While it is a respectable job with good wages and benefits, there are inherent risks facing a construction worker each day they head to the job. Some of these accidents result in...
