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At more and more Denver workplaces, computers are becoming the central, common piece to any employee’s desk setup. As the number of computer users rise, the number of computer-related work injuries are also rising. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that in 2010 almost 70 percent of workers suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)…

Although grain equipment accidents can happen across the United States, grain producers in the state of Colorado have had previous grain equipment-related fatalities and have received multiple citations due to these types of dangerous situations. In a recent regional news release, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued one company 21…

At a work site, there are many things happening at the same time. Workers may be operating equipment while others are on the ground, digging or laying down foundation. Depending on the work environment, employees can be at risk of sustaining an injury. But some injuries can be more severe than others. For example, if…

A minor injury stemming from a work accident may prevent a worker from returning to his or her job for a short period of time. But a more severe injury, such as a neck or back injury can result in months or even years of recovery and rehabilitation. A back injury can occur in a…

Contrary to statements from government and industrial officials, Nobel Energy has confirmed that its workers have been exposed to hydrogen sulfide, occasionally at higher-levels, while working at in the Piceance Basin gas field. Hydrogen sulfide, which naturally occurs, is a toxic and explosive gas that can cause respiratory issues when inhaled. The spotlight was shinned…

Six administrative workers employed by the University of Colorado in Boulder (CU) have come down with a mystery illness that they believe was caused by mold contamination in the engineering building where they work. Their claims spurred an investigation of potentially harmful work conditions at the university that is currently underway, but more can be…