Construction Site Mishap at FAR Residence Hall Leaves Two Workers Seriously Injured
On Thursday, July 24, around 4:30 p.m., two construction workers were injured by bricks falling from the Florida Avenue Residence Hall at the University of Illinois in Urbana during ongoing construction work, according to Champaign County officials. The bricks unexpectedly fell from the exterior of the residence hall, striking the suspended work platform on the ninth floor where the two…Read More
Decatur ADM Plant Explosion
On Sunday evening in Decatur, Illinois, tragedy struck as an explosion and fire erupted at an Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) facility, leaving eight people injured and casting a shadow of uncertainty over this tight-knit community. As we delve into the details of this unfortunate incident, we're reminded of the critical importance of safety measures that could prevent such accidents in…Read More
Most Dangerous Industries In America
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 13 people die while on the job each day. Annually, that number comes out to about 4,700 people who die while at work. This statistic only measures fatalities and does not account for Covid-19 related deaths. Almost 1/3 of the total workplace deaths comes from the transportation industry. Jobs requiring transportation of…Read More
Safe + Sound Week 2019
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is administering their third annual Safe + Sound Week to promote workplace safety from August 12-19, 2019. This program is designed to encourage every workplace to have a reliable safety and health program. For the past three years, one week in August is designated as Safe + Sound Week where OSHA recognizes the successes…Read More
