According to a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. recalled almost 800,000 pounds of packaged, prepared burrito and pizza meals. The firm is a food manufacturer with...
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Month: October 2018
Workers’ compensation: Hazards of flood cleanup projects
Along with many other hazards brought about by hurricanes and floods, North Carolina workers who are involved in cleanup work after floods will face many dangers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says knowledge of potential hazards, appropriate...
Workers’ compensation: Struck-by accident kills factory mechanic
A North Carolina food plant employee lost his life in an industrial accident on a recent Tuesday. The records of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration indicate 11 incidents of safety violations were identified at this facility during the past five years....
Common causes of workers’ compensation benefits claims
Safety authorities who travel nationwide to assess workplace safety say they come across the same basic safety hazards and violations in all the different industries they visit in North Carolina and elsewhere. The same will likely reflect in an analysis of workers'...
5 common bartender injuries
Working as a bartender can be a fun job. You get to make a lot of different beverages and interact with entertaining customers. However, bartending is also a physically and emotionally demanding job. Making and serving alcoholic beverages is not for the faint of...
Travis Barker pursues medical malpractice suit
Punk rock fans in North Carolina might be most familiar with Travis Barker for his drumming when he performs with his band, Blink-182. However, recent headlines have had less to do with his musical skill and more to do with his ongoing medical problems. Now, the...