The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed fines of $11,641 after a worker died from heat-related injuries near Grand Island. The fines, once approved, will be imposed against Rivera Agri Inc. The fatal accident that triggered the...
Are natural gas lines a threat to people in Nebraska
Natural gas line explosions are extremely dangerous to people working on site and to others who may have those gas lines entering their homes or businesses. Natural gas lines have the potential to explode, which could kill. However, Nebraska has taken some steps to...
1 killed in Nebraska work accident
Construction sites can be extremely dangerous, which is why safety has to be a priority for employers. Whether there are explosives or risks from falling from heights, it's important that workers have the knowledge to stay safe and the equipment to help them do so....
Power tools are a danger if they’re not handled properly
Power tools are more dangerous than you may believe. While you think of them has helpful, not harmful, even something as simple as a powered screwdriver can lead to injuries. Common construction accidents that happen because of power tools include electrocution,...
Heat illnesses are a real risk to workers in the summer
In the summer, heat is dangerous to construction workers. It's normal for them to quickly tire, get dehydrated or even develop heat sickness as a result of the mercury rising. One question companies need to ask is how to keep their workers safe in the sun. The primary...
How can construction workers avoid injury
With over 10.3 million people working in construction in the United States, it's important to make sure construction zones and workplaces are safe. There are federal, state and local regulations that aim to keep construction workers healthy and safe, so employers are...
Construction accident leads to hospitalization of forklift driver
When you work in construction, there are dozens of things that can go wrong. Even if you do everything right, outside factors could play a role in a serious accident that results in your injury. Not much is known about the following accident, but it's clear that it...
You should never ignore these ladder safety tips
It doesn't matter if you use a ladder every so often or every day of your life, you need to understand the many steps you can take to prevent an accident. Unfortunately, many workers become so comfortable using a ladder that they begin to ignore the most important...
Table saw safety You cant make a mistake
As a construction worker, you rely on many tools to complete the task at hand. A table saw is a commonly used tool, as this allows you to make fast and efficient cuts. However, you need to remember something else: A table saw can also be extremely dangerous if not...
A construction worker falls 80 feet to his death in Hastings
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigators have begun piecing together what occurred in the minutes leading up to a man's death at a construction site on Friday, Jan. 26. It appears that Grand Island resident had been working up on a...
