Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers, a California-based personal injury law firm, is supporting SB-20, a recently proposed bill that would protect workers in the stone cutting and processing industry from silicosis, a devastating, potentially fatal disease. The bill would: Prohibit the use of dangerous “dry methods” to create stone countertops Lead to the creation of a… Continue reading Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers Support California Silicosis Law
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What Changes to Expect with OSHA in the Trump Administration | Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Details As President-elect Donald Trump's administration prepares for the transition on January 20, there could be a number of changes at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the coming months. Since Trump's candidacy for OSHA's deputy secretary of labor was never confirmed by the Senate during his first term, and OSHA's deputy assistant… Continue reading What Changes to Expect with OSHA in the Trump Administration | Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
OSHA fines Dexter Fortson $85,000 for fatal electrocution
From: William ThorntonSource: al.com (TNS) Federal investigators say an Alabama contractor could have done more to prevent the death of a foreman in June during recovery efforts after a storm in Tuscaloosa County. As a result, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a $84,789 penalty to Dexter Fortson Associates of Bessemer. The… Continue reading OSHA fines Dexter Fortson $85,000 for fatal electrocution
Who bombed the drug cartel?
As we approach the finale, it seems so Countryman Season 1 ends on a cliffhanger with the drug cartel either trying to hurt Tommy Norris or kidnapping one of his children to send a loud and clear message. [Spoiler Alert] The end of episode 8 somehow confirms my belief as Tommy and Monty had accidentally… Continue reading Who bombed the drug cartel?
DWC publishes adjustments to the official fee schedule for pathology and clinical laboratories
Press room NEWSLINE The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has published an order amending the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to relevant changes in the 2025 Medicare payment system pursuant to Labor Code Section 5307.1 to adapt. The regulation adopts the annual update of the… Continue reading DWC publishes adjustments to the official fee schedule for pathology and clinical laboratories
Documenting Pre-Injury Processes: Building Accountability and Preparation for Workers' Compensation Success
Documentation is often viewed as a mundane administrative task. Nevertheless, in the context of workers' compensation, it serves as the backbone of a proactive and effective program. A well-documented pre-injury process establishes accountability, ensures compliance, and provides a roadmap for preventing injuries and responding effectively when they occur. Proper documentation also demonstrates an employer's commitment… Continue reading Documenting Pre-Injury Processes: Building Accountability and Preparation for Workers' Compensation Success
The U.S. Department of Labor concludes that a Louisiana contractor could have prevented the drowning of a 27-year-old worker at a construction site in North Carolina
RIGID Constructors failed to provide worker training and personal protective equipment LELAND, N.C – A U.S. Department of Labor investigation into the drowning of a 27-year-old heavy equipment operator at a construction site in Leland found that the employer could have prevented the fatal incident by following applicable safety regulations. An investigation into the August… Continue reading The U.S. Department of Labor concludes that a Louisiana contractor could have prevented the drowning of a 27-year-old worker at a construction site in North Carolina
The U.S. Department of Labor finds electrocution of workers linked to expired Alabama contractor tools and training errors
BESSEMER, AL – A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has found that a local electrical contractor could have prevented the electrocution of a 44-year-old foreman during storm cleanup efforts in Coaling by taking key safety measures to protect his workers. Investigators with the department Occupational Safety and Health Administration Learned the foreman was part of… Continue reading The U.S. Department of Labor finds electrocution of workers linked to expired Alabama contractor tools and training errors
The Labor Department finds that Glenburn contractor ignored repeated warnings and a site-specific safety plan in fatal trench collapse at the Brownville construction site
AUGUSTA, I – A federal workplace safety investigation has found that a Glenburn general contractor's decision to ignore a site expert's repeated warnings and the company's site-specific safety plan led to a fatal incident in June 2024. An employee suffered fatal crush injuries when an unstiffened retaining wall collapsed at a construction site in Brownville.… Continue reading The Labor Department finds that Glenburn contractor ignored repeated warnings and a site-specific safety plan in fatal trench collapse at the Brownville construction site
Cal/OSHA Year-End Roundup: Revised Silica Regulation Adopted and More | Conn Maciel Carey LLP
As 2024 comes to a close, here is a summary of Cal/OSHA updates from recent Standards Board meetings and the Cal/OSHA Triennial Advisory Committee meeting: silicon Last week, the board voted unanimously to adopt proposed changes to the permanent silica regulation to address ongoing concerns about silicosis cases associated with working with engineered stone. The… Continue reading Cal/OSHA Year-End Roundup: Revised Silica Regulation Adopted and More | Conn Maciel Carey LLP