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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…

In Colorado, employees who suffer workplace injuries can seek compensation. There are a number of different types of injuries that can occur across many different workplaces. These can include head injuries, occupational diseases, and even lung diseases from toxic substance exposure. But for some workers, injuries can be fatal. One particular factory worker employed by…

A recent post discussed the dangers that Colorado road workers face on-the-job each day. A Colorado Department of Transportation worker was killed after he was struck by a car; he had been retrieving a piece of loose debris from the road to prevent future accidents from occurring. Now, two more CDOT workers were injured after…

Tempel Grain Elevators has pleaded guilty to federal workplace safety violations that contributed to the workplace death of a 17-year-old Haswell, Colorado, worker. Cody Rigsby died from asphyxiation in 2009 after he was engulfed in grain after entering a grain elevator that was being emptied. The U.S. Attorney’s Office recently charged the company with violating,…