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Employee in Baton Rouge dies while working with a forklift

Baton Rouge, LA - Various industrial jobs have a number of dangers present. This is due to things like the operation of heavy machinery or exposure to hazardous materials that can cause health problems. If a person is hurt in these settings,…
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Industrial plant in Louisiana has a history of injured workers

Baton Rouge, LA - Industrial workplaces tend to be dangerous due to the presence of heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and other obstacles. Workers can potentially be injured or killed in a number of different ways in these facilities, which…
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Baton Rouge was ranked as one of the most dangerous cities for pedestrians

Baton Rouge, LA - Both drivers and pedestrians always need to be aware of their surroundings to try to avoid accidents. When drivers do not pay attention to their surroundings, the chances of an accident increase greatly, and a pedestrian can…
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What are common chemical hazards that can lead to injury on an oil rig in Louisiana?

Louisiana - February 28, 2023 There are chemical hazards associated with working on an oil rig.  The derrick reveals the site of oil or natural gas deposits that a company can extract.  Various chemicals are used in the drilling action…
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Does adequate manpower working on oil rigs and oil fields increase safety in Louisiana?

Louisiana - February 27, 2023 The total number of active drilling rigs in the United States stayed the same in the beginning of this year according to new data from Baker Hughes. The total rig count stayed at 771 the 3rd week of January,…
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Oil worker is fatally injured during incident in Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA - Jobs that require a person to be engaged in various tasks involving heavy machinery are some of the most dangerous in the United States. This includes working in oil fields or refineries, as well as various other manufacturing…
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Will Louisiana oil industry growth address toxic exposure concerns for site workers?

Louisiana – January 9, 2023 The president of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association reports that there will be an investment in Louisiana energy facilities as company leaders are opening more jobs since the pandemic, and the…
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Why has Baton Rouge not tested for PFAS that may hurt Louisiana residents?

Louisiana - January 23. 2023 Man-made chemicals found in the Mississippi River industrial corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans are part of a class of thousands of chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated substances, or collectively…
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Does AFFF-related illness permanently harm Louisiana oil workers and firefighters?

Louisiana – January 17, 2023 Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) is a chemical used in training exercises and in the field to combat fires.  The chemicals contained in AFFF are found to build up in a person’s body over time causing serious,…
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What are the differences between tort law and personal injury law in Monticello?

Monticello, LA - The American legal system has various remedies available for people who have experienced tangible harm such as a physical injury. In terms of civil cases, many of these lawsuits are based on concepts from personal injury and…