Author Archives: Jay Butchko
El Paso Worker’s Death at Sewage Plant Under Investigation
An El Paso worker who worked for the city died this week on the job and authorities are eager to figure out just exactly what led up to his untimely and tragic workplace death. According to local news reports, the El Paso Times, the worker, identified as 34-year-old Jordan Haynesworth, of El Paso, died… Read More »
Recent Hammer-Beating Death of Gas Station Employee in Dekalb County, Georgia brings back Haunting Memories of other Recent Georgia Gas Station Employee Killing
News of the horrific killing of a bright and young gas station clerk in Dekalb County, Georgia earlier this year in January brings back haunting memories of another recent gas station attack in Dekalb County that left another gas station employee dead at the hands of violent individuals. According to local news reports, WSB-TV… Read More »
Texas UPS Mail Worker Killed in Horrific Trash Compactor Accident
While some jobs present very well-known workplace hazards, such as construction work, agricultural work, manufacturing work, and other labor and machine-intensive jobs, some occupations present workplace hazards that most people may never even think about. One of those jobs is working in mail and delivery, a critical part of the transportation and warehouse industry…. Read More »
Ohio Worker’s Cause of Death Revealed in Horrific Workplace Accident
The investigation into an Ohio worker’s horrific death has led to a gruesome and tragic conclusion. According to local reports, last weekend on Saturday, January 13, a worker at the Hubbard, Ohio Ellwood Engineered Castings plant was killed on the job around 5:00 a.m. The worker’s death prompted an investigation by Hubbard police, and… Read More »
Florida Crane Rental Company Fined after Worker Killed in Tragic Worksite Electrocution Accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has levied fines against a Florida crane company after the company’s employee was killed in a horrific electrocution accident on a worksite. According to Occupational Health & Safety online, the OSHA fines stem from a workplace accident that occurred in August, 2023. The worker is said to… Read More »
Georgia Construction Worker Killed after Car Careens into Roadside Construction Zone
News of the tragic and senseless death of a Georgia construction worker earlier this week has spread across the internet as a community mourns. According to local news reports, on Monday, February 19, a Georgia construction worker that was working at a roadside construction site near Mount Zion Boulevard in Morrow, Clayton County, was… Read More »
Beloved Texas Grandmother Working at Walmart Distribution Center is Killed in Tragic Workplace Accident
News of the death of a beloved grandmother who worked at a Texas Walmart distribution center rocked communities across Forth Worth and serves as a stark and serious reminder of the dangers to employees of working with forklifts on the job. According to local news reports, the horrific workplace accident occurred on the morning… Read More »
21-Year-Old Iowa Construction Worker Killed in Trench Collapse Accident at Worksite — What Rights do Family Members Have when a Loved One Dies at Work?
The devastating story of a young Iowa man who was killed on a construction worksite just before last weekend is opening the eyes of workers and their families in Iowa and throughout the rest of the country. The story also raises the question that family members may have after a loved one dies on… Read More »
Georgia Golf Cart Manufacturing Worker Killed after Being Trapped under Factory Machinery
The horrific story of the death of a Georgia golf cart manufacturing worker is hitting headlines nationwide and serves as a harsh reminder of just how dangerous the manufacturing workplace can turn in an instant. According to WSB-TV Channel 2 News Georgia, the gruesome workplace accident happened last week on Friday, March 8 at… Read More »
Curious about What Happens if You are Injured on Your First Day of Work? Here’s What You Should Know
Although it may sound like a remote possibility, or the worst luck ever, the truth is that workers in Decatur are injured on the job every day, and sometimes that day might be the first day of work. Indeed, from jobs that present clear hazards – such as construction work and agricultural work –… Read More »
