Nearly every industrial worker in Louisiana accepts that his or her job comes with certain dangers. Toxic exposure to chemicals that are used, stored or distributed in the workplace is just one of those hazards. Without the proper safety equipment and training, a...
Toxic Exposure And Work Injuries
Industrial accidents: United Ethanol cited by OSHA.
Louisiana readers may have learned of a citation, issued by OSHA to United Ethanol LLC for safety and health violations. This remedial action was taken after industrial accidents occurred on April 19 when an employee died after entering a bin used for grain storage at...
Workers cleaning up the BP oil spill claim toxic exposure
Over 100 people across four states including Louisiana have become ill after being involved in the cleanup of the Deep Horizon oil spill. They believe their illness is caused by toxic exposure to the chemicals BP used to clean up the spill. The main chemical believed...
Louisiana construction site accidents can result from debris
A Louisiana woman has filed suit against a construction company after she sustained serious injuries to her knee. The suit includes several construction and building companies. Accidents like this one demonstrate how even debris left behind can cause serious...
Explosions on the job can cause heartache in Louisiana
Louisiana workers depend on their employers to maintain safe, effective workplaces. When negligence or inattention causes the workplace to deteriorate, workers can become injured. Recently, one Louisiana worker has felt the dangerous effects of an improperly...
Louisiana worker injured after explosions at chemical plant
Working with chemicals can be a dangerous job. On May 21, a serious incident occurred at a chemical plant in Louisiana. A spokesperson from the Sheriff's Office declared a state of emergency after several explosions occurred at the plant. The accident happened at...
Third party sued in Louisiana workers’ compensation case
Workers' compensation claims can become quite tricky. Sometimes the employee should be seeking compensation solely from their employer's insurance company. However, other times a third party should be held liable for a worker's injuries. Right now, this is what Luba...