Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Louisiana Teacher Killed by Drunk Driver in ATV-Involved Car Accident
The tragic and devastating news of the death of a Louisiana teacher serves as a clear and powerful warning sign for Louisiana residents and others of the dangers of drunk driving, even when one is not driving a car on the road. According to local Louisiana news reports, KPEL965, 39-year-old Summer Le of Bunkie… Read More »
Louisiana Arby’s Worker Dies after being Trapped in Sub-Zero Freezer, Dangers of Walk-In Freezers Revealed
The gruesome death of a Louisiana Arby’s worker who had become trapped inside of a commercial freezer shocked the state, and the nation, and is a harsh reminder of the dangers of commercial freezers and refrigerators to restaurant employees and other workers. According to national news reports, CBS News, in May, 2023, Nguyet Le,… Read More »
Two Louisiana Bridge Workers Injured by Pickup Truck Crash
April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and although many drivers, safety advocates, and law enforcement officers in Louisiana and across the United States may focus mostly on the safety of motorists on the road, it is also important to acknowledge the dangers and risks that workers also face when working on the road. Two… Read More »
OSHA Cites Ohio Employer for Death of Worker in Horrific “Crushing” Accident, Rights of Injured Workers Under Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Laws Explained
An Ohio auto component manufacturing company is in hot water after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) levied fines against it in its investigation into the employer after a worker was killed on the job last year. According to local Ohio news reports, Cinncinatti.com, the United States Department of Labor determined this week… Read More »
Did Louisiana Get a Head Start on Distracted Driving Awareness Month this Year? Learn about Why Road Safety Signs May Look Different in the Pelican State this Spring
What is wrong with having a little fun when it comes to traffic safety? Well, a lot is wrong with it, according to the United States Federal Highway Administration. In fact, this year, the agency’s concern over agencies that use humorous or “punchy” references when advising motorists of traffic safety rules and notices on… Read More »
Utah Construction Worker Killed by Falling Concrete in Bluffdale Construction Accident
Construction work can certainly be said to be one of the most dangerous and risky jobs to workers in the United States. With a number of workplace hazards on the job every day, such as falling objects, extreme temperatures, crushing hazards, working with heavy machinery and equipment, exposure to sharp tools and dangerous substances,… Read More »
How Dangerous is it to Drive While Fatigued? Here is What the Experts Say
There is no doubt that some drivers in Louisiana and across the country get behind the wheel even when they are overtired or exhausted. Whether a driver is overtired due to their busy morning routine and commute, or because they drive a truck or taxi for a living and are exhausted due to work,… Read More »
Missouri Food Plant Worker Killed after Getting Stuck in Machine
A Missouri food plant worker was killed after becoming trapped inside of a machine at the plant where he was on shift. According to local news reports, on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 6, at around 3:40 p.m., first responders in Carthage, Missouri, received an emergency call for help from the Schreiber Foods manufacturing… Read More »
Chicago Worker Killed in Horrific Workplace Fire Near O’Hare International Airport
There is no doubt that workplace fires can be some of the most serious and most dangerous on-the-job accidents that can happen to a worker. A single spark can ignite caustic substances, a machine malfunction can cause a fiery blaze, and a one wrong move can cause an explosion when unstable chemicals and unpredictable… Read More »
New York Construction Worker Death Toll Up from Prior Years, Options for Louisiana Construction Workers Injured on the Job
When we read about construction worker and other worker deaths in the news, we often see numbers, data, and statistics, but we often fail to pause and think about the actual workers who have tragically passed away on the job. That fact makes this statement by Charlene Obernauer, the executive director of the New… Read More »