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10.30.13

Interpretation of OSHA clause focus of SeaWorld appeal

It’s hard to believe that it has been nearly three years since the SeaWorld trainer was killed on-the-job during a routine performance. The news of the death spread across the country, especially after an OSHA investigation revealed multiple safety violations. But the national theme park conglomerate appealed the citations and the case is now in…

10.25.13

Workers who suffer a brain injury may see personality change

Often we discuss many of the different ways that a brain injury can impact a worker after an accident. There are the physical implications, that require therapy and check-ups, and there are financial implications from medical expenses. For brain injury victims, these are the immediate concerns that come up after the injury. But there is…

10.18.13

Nature’s pests to help with brain injury recovery research?

It’s no surprise that a head injury can result from a number of different traumatic incidents. Whether while at work at a construction site or trying to retrieve a ream of paper from a top shelf, a worker can get struck on the head and unknowingly have a brain injury. Statistics show that over 1.5…

10.16.13

Worker crushed by rebar load dies at hospital

When a worker suffers a serious injury at a job site, such as a crush injury, there is typically an investigation to look into the cause of the accident. These types of investigations can take weeks and even months. Often the first concern is whether the area is safe for workers to return to work….

09.30.13

The future of prosthetic technology is mind control

Many of the workplace injuries we talk about on this blog require time to heal before an employee is able to return to work. There are other injuries, however, that could leave Colorado workers facing amputation and the loss of a limb. These serious accidents require more than just time to heal, they require prosthetics,…

09.20.13

As rebuilding begins after flood, risk of worker injury could rise

At least 17 counties have been affected by the Colorado flooding. More than 2,000 homes have been destroyed and thousands of people have been applying for federal aid. As officials continue to respond to the devastation, the Governor has selected a Chief Recovery Officer to make sure that restoration and rebuilding stays on schedule. The…

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