There are many possible risks in a mine, but people often only focus on the kinds of incidents that make the news, like cave-ins and explosions. Stories about mining accidents that actually reach the general public are often dramatic. However, some of the biggest...
Month: September 2021
Is a business at fault for a crime on its property?
Businesses and landlords should maintain safe facilities so that residents and visitors don't get hurt on their properties. Property owners and managers alike may have premises liability when other people get seriously hurt or suffer significant property damage on...
Workers are at risk of heat exhaustion and stress on the job
Whether you work in an industrial setting, in an agricultural environment or on a road crew patching potholes, late summer weather can be a job risk. Many people just try to power through on days where high heat and humidity make their jobs more stressful and...
Truck accidents: 3 more parties who could be at fault
In many instances where truck accidents have occurred, truck drivers may be at fault. However, this is not always the case. As discussed in this blog before, there are numerous ways in which vehicular accidents can occur -- and how parties other than the driver may...
Distractions: More than just texting and driving
Distracted driving is a hazard to anyone on the road, to the point that most states now have rules against driving while on the phone or when using electronic devices. These aren’t the only kinds of distractions there are, though, and many driving distractions are...