Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Keeping an Eye on Worker Safety: Spreading Awareness about Common Potential Eye Hazards in New Orleans Workplaces
Vision is a precious sense. We use our eyes to protect ourselves from danger, see the world, explore, do our daily necessary tasks, take care of ourselves and others, and take in beautiful sights. For many New Orleans workers, the thought of losing one’s vision is frightening, catastrophic, and also may seem like a… Read More »
New Orleans Tops Charts when it Comes to Number of Hit-and-Run Car Accident, Rights of Hit-and-Run Victims under Louisiana Laws Explained
There is no doubt that hit and run accidents can be some of the most terrifying and deadly accidents out on Louisiana roads. After being hit by another vehicle, the victim of a hit-and-run accident may be left alone and abandoned by the negligent hit-and-run driver, and may be left severely injured, or may… Read More »
Crane Segment Falls at Fort Lauderdale Construction Site Killing Worker, Injuring Two on Ground
A Florida construction worker was tragically killed this week on Thursday when a crane segment that was being used on a high-rise construction project fell from the high-rise onto a bridge. According to local Florida news reports, the April 4 accident happened around 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon on the Southeast Third Avenue bridge… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Advises Motorcycle Riders What to Wear
For some Mississippians, riding a motorcycle is one of the most exciting, exhilarating, and maybe even relaxing, ways to get around the state. With the open road ahead, scenery to take in, fresh air to breath, and the wind in one’s hair, motorcycle riding can be a great way to take in the sights… Read More »
St. Louis Teens Street Race through Construction Zone, Construction Worker Hit and Killed
Two St. Louis, Missouri teens are facing criminal charges after a deadly street race left one construction worker dead. According to local news reports, WTVM, on Friday, April 5, at around 10:35 p.m., St. Louis teens Deodre Robinson and Patrick Aten were racing each other in south St. Louis County, when Robinson is said… Read More »
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 »