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April 1, 2024 • auto accident tips,Workplace Safety in West Virginia
West Virginia DOH Worker Injured on I-79 in Work Zone Accident – How to Stay Safe
A car crashed into a West Virginia Divion of Highways work while driving through a work zone in Braxton County, WV, on Interstate 79. This underscores the dangers of work zone driving and the need for heightened awareness near construction sites in West Virginia. For example, work zone crashes on West Virginia highways in 2023…
read moreAugust 5, 2022 • Coal Mining Accidents,Workplace Safety in West Virginia,WV Trucking Accidents,WV Work Accidents
Fatal WV Mining Accident Trucking Contractor’s Fault Says MSHA
On August 11, 2021, Timothy “Timbo” Collins was killed at Carter Roag Coal Company’s Star Bridge Preparation Plant when a haul truck crushed him during an inspection of his truck. Mr. Collins was a 53-year-old man from Mill Creek, WV, with 10 years of truck driving experience. He left behind a wife and two children. …
read moreFebruary 9, 2021 • Attorney Tips,auto accident tips,Workplace Safety in West Virginia
How to Avoid an Accident in WV Construction Zones
Over 750 people die each year in work zone auto accidents, according to the National Safety Council. This represents a 29% increase in construction zone crashes over the last 11 years. As experienced West Virginia personal injury lawyers, we know that construction work zone areas in West Virginia can be especially dangerous because of the…
read moreJanuary 7, 2021 • Workplace Safety in West Virginia,WV Work Accidents
Failure To Prioritize Worker Safety Leading Cause of Injury in West Virginia
About 14 people a day are killed while working in the United States, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). And serious workplace injuries occur daily, especially in states like West Virginia, where coal mining, natural gas, and logging are prevalent. However, almost every single workplace accident is avoidable. Most work-related injuries and…
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