There are nine new California workplace fatalities. Three are from falls and three from violence. In Tiburon, a landscaper for an as-yet unidentified employer fell about 60 feet over fencing while working from an extension ladder. In Palo Alto, an employee of ABM which provides facilities services, fell from a ladder and struck his head. …
Cal/OSHA’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health and employers agreed to settlement terms in three fatality cases. Two of the cases stretch back almost seven years. Here are the cases and the results. Monterey Mushrooms: The case that began with the death of Jose Fierros, 62, in February 2020 has been settled for $40,980 (59%) …
There are four new California workplace fatalities, three of them from struck-by incidents. In Desert Center, a semi-truck driver for Swift was killed in a vehicle incident on Interstate 10. The driver died at the scene. The employer has an EMR of 77. In Mira Loma, a roofer for L&M Roof Removal was crushed between …
There are four California workplace fatalities, three of them from struck-by incidents. In Indio, a technician for Park House Tires was servicing a vehicle on the side of a freeway. A vehicle collision on the freeway caused a semi to veer onto the shoulder, killing the technician. In Downey, an employee of EN Engineering was …
There are three new workplace fatalities. In San Diego, an employee of Dimensions Drywall was working from a scaffold and fell about six feet to a concrete floor. The contractor has an 85 experience modification rating (EMR) and workers’ comp coverage through Technology Insurance. In Palm Springs, an employee of Advanced Drywall Services was installing …
Among the hundreds of Cal/OSHA cases recently settled are nine with fatalities involved, including one dating back almost a decade. Here is what these cases were all about and how they were resolved. Tractel, Inc.: This overhead traveling cranes, hoists, and monorail systems manufacturer will pay $18,000 (50%) of the $36,000 in contested violations cited …
Cal/OSHA has cited 10 employers following investigations into workplace fatalities between March and July 2024. Cal-OSHA Reporter reported preliminary information on these incidents last year. Here’s what the Division’s investigations say happened and the actions it is taking. Jose Antonio Breniz: This Orange-based construction company faces three alleged serious violations and more than $45,000 in …
There are three new workplace fatalities, all in the construction sector. In Sacramento, an employee of Blocka Construction was on his way to work in a company vehicle when he crashed into a residence. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unclear if this incident was work-related, substance-related, or from natural causes. The …