Employment in the grain industry comes with its share of unique risks. As you may imagine, handling and storing grain to help feed an entire nation is typically a very large operation requiring many workers and precise attention to safety. When a workplace accident in...
The many hazards associated with Nebraska’s agriculture industry
The state of Nebraska is famous for its contributions to the American meat production industry. However, the state also contributes significantly to the national agriculture industry as well. Farming on a very large scale is not exactly a popular occupation, but it...
Workers’ compensation for the survivors of fallen firefighters
To most of us who reside in Nebraska, firefighters are heroic figures worthy of our admiration. They place themselves in harm's way every time they respond to a fire without much thought about their safety. When firefighters die in the line of duty or because of an...
Nebraska meatpackers may have to face even more accident risks
Industrial workers' accidents plague many Nebraska employees, but the meat-packing industry is particularly dangerous. Some of the injuries that affect the industry include serious cuts, amputations, back strain, repetitive movement injury and many others. The current...
Years of experience will not keep you safe in a factory
Regardless of whether you work in a facility that manufactures farm equipment, ammunition, sports equipment, or food and beverages, you will face hazards that could cause life-changing injuries. Although each plant poses unique risks, the manufacturing, fabrication...
