A University of Iowa’s AirCare helicopter transported him to a hospital where he underwent emergency surgery to remove the bar. Several months have passed since the accident and, besides some reading and speech difficulties, he is quickly recovering.

His parents attribute the AirCare program to saving their son’s life. Since its creation more than 30 years ago, it has transported more than 20,000 patients to hospitals.

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The second construction worker was conscious and breathing when emergency responders arrived and complained of severe pain. He was transported to the hospital. A third worker suffered minor injuries to his hand.

OSHA will inspect the construction area to determine if any violations led to the fatal accident. The construction company was previously fined by OSHA in 2008 for failing to ensure that all electrical cords were protected from potential damage.

A lack of sleep can be contributed to working long shifts and working at irregular hours, like late in the night or morning. People who work long hours have a higher risk of injury and illness, long-term health effects, depression, occupational injury, and loss in mental function and physical ability.

The institute suggests employers should consider shifts as four ten-hour shifts or five eight-hour shifts.

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He was hospitalized after the fall and suffered severe abdominal pain and was vomiting blood, according to state records. His employers did not have insurance to cover workers’ compensation.

After he resigned two years later, a workers’ compensation deputy discovered that his injuries were not properly recorded. Another deputy has ordered his employers to pay the man’s disability payments and a $25,000 penalty. The state is considering criminal and civil ramifications.

If you or someone you love has been hurt on the job, you may qualify for workers’ compensation. Contact the workers’ compensation lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600 today.

The two men were maintenance workers at an Ohio treatment plant when wiring they were working on sparked a buildup of methane gas. The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation is currently trying to determine what caused the buildup of methane.

The first victim, a 59 year-old assistant maintenance man, died on March 29. Both men died of second and third-degree burns that covered nearly 95 percent of their bodies.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the men’s friends and families.

He suffered whip lash, a concussion, and two herniated discs after he says a computer-controlled aerial acrobatics sent him flying into a wall on April 5th. He also claims that his acrobatics were not recalibrated for him after he filled in for another stuntman.

As a result, he says he made 70 hard landings during shows and rehearsals that created a 9-millimeter hole in his left knee and a 1.4-millimeter hole in his right knee.

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The worker, 30, died after the crane broke in two pieces, one 80 feet long and another 40 feet long. One person was taken to the hospital with serious leg injuries. Dozens of emergency responders helped with the dangerous extraction of the workers.

All construction on the site has been suspended while an investigation is ongoing. This is New York City’s third fatal crane accident in four years.

The Mission Creek Festival features live music, art, food, and literature. The event runs from March 27 to April 1 at several venues throughout Iowa City. Year after year, the festival has increased attendance from 3,000 in 2006 to nearly 15,000 in 2011. Musicians such as Kim Gordon from Sonic Youth and Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, and comedian/actor David Cross have come to Iowa City for the festival.

All day passes are sold out, but individual tickets for each event are still available. To learn more about the festival, who’s coming this year, and how to purchase tickets, visit missionfreak.com.

The 51 year-old man fell and hit several electrical wires, which electrocuted and killed him. His co-worker was shocked by the fall, but he was alert and conscious when emergency crews arrived.

They were both rushed to a nearby hospital where the older man died. Michigan OSHA will investigate the scene to determine the cause of the accident.

If you or someone you love has been electrocuted while on the job, contact the electrocution attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600 today.

More than 12,000 miners were studied by researchers at non-metal mines such as salt, limestone, trona, and potash mines. These workers are exposed to high levels of diesel exhaust more often than the general population due to the heavy equipment used.

The study found that underground miners with heavy exposure to diesel exhaust, who are also smokers, are three times more likely to develop lung cancer; non-smoking workers are seven times more likely.

If you are a miner and have suffered health problems as a result, contact the workers’ compensation lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600.