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Workplace accidents happen, and they can occur in any type of work environment. But what are the most common causes of workplace accidents? Every workplace is different, and pinpointing common causes of incidents can be challenging. For instance, the common causes of workplace accidents at an oil refinery will look different from the common causes of accidents at an office building in downtown Houston. However, certain types of workplace incidents occur more often in Texas and throughout the U.S. In…

Unsafe working conditions place employees at risk, but individuals are often hesitant to report hazardous conditions in the workplace. There are various reasons why individuals may not want to report a hazardous workplace issue, including fear of retribution from an employer. However, we want to cover the steps you can take to help protect yourself and your coworkers if you believe a workplace condition warrants an official response. You may consider contacting a workplace injury attorney in Houston as well…

Study after study has shown that long hours, particularly long-hour shift work, can result in “stress, fatigue, negative mood, discomfort, physiological dysfunction, and poor health behaviors,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, long hours can lead to significant on-the-job fatigue, increasing the chances that a workplace injury will occur. A Houston workplace injury lawyer can assist if you’re harmed by a dangerously long shift. 1. Increased Risk of Fatigue and Injuries Long work hours, extended…

Two workers were killed and three others were injured in a devastating Medley, Florida industrial explosion that occurred on Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023. The deadly blast occurred at 8:40 a.m. at a welding facility in Medley, a community located 14 miles northwest of Miami. When the massive explosion occurred, a huge ball of fire could be seen from a great distance rising over the industrial site. This was followed by an ever-expanding, billowing cloud of thick black smoke spread…

A large explosion occurred at the Wichita Falls Vitro plant on Sunday afternoon. Nine people were injured in the Wichita Falls Vitro plant explosion. Eight were taken to area hospitals by ground ambulance, one victim was airlifted. The current status of eight of Wichita Falls Vitro plant explosion victims is not known. The individual who was airlifted is in critical condition at this time. The names of the victims have not yet been released to the public, pending notification of…