Manufacturing workers in the border city of Ciudad Juárez organize for better working conditions; a stretched OSHA struggles to ensure safe workplaces in Houston; Fight for $15 makes it to the U.S. Capitol; and OSHA investigates the death of a FedEx worker in Memphis.
The criminal trial of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship went into its seventh week. The jurors heard from the prosecution’s 27th (and final witness) and heard the defense team rest its case without calling any witnesses.
The criminal trial of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship went into its sixth week. Jurors heard from a financial expert and an FBI special agent.
Not an accident
Not an “accident”: Tim Cooper, 49, suffers fatal work-related injury in Decatur, Alabama
This week’s snapshot of just one work-related fatality in the US. This one occurred on Wednesday, October 28 in Decatur, AL.
Government
Fatal work injury that killed Davide Nascimento was preventable, OSHA cites A. Martins and Sons
The fatal work-related injuries that killed Davide Nascimento could have been prevented had his employer followed worker safety regulations.
The Center for Public Integrity investigates occupational illness and the workers’ compensation system; federal officials accuse coal mining operator of worker retaliation; OSHA penalties finally rise to meet inflation; and low-wage workers go on strike across the nation for better wages.
Affordable Care Act
Public health researchers, activists gather for 143rd annual meeting: Highlights from Day 3
As “the water cooler for the public health crowd,” The Pump Handle is in Chicago reporting from the 143rd annual meeting of the American Public Health Association. Here are some highlights from yesterday’s events, including the intersection between social justice and public health, efforts by nurses in California to address work-related assaults, and community interventions to raise health babies.
APHA Annual Meeting
Public health researchers, activists gather for 143rd annual meeting: Highlights from Day 2
As “the water cooler for the public health crowd,” The Pump Handle is in Chicago reporting from the 143rd annual meeting of the American Public Health Association. Here are some highlights from yesterday’s events, including new policy statements adopted by the Association.
The criminal trial of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship went into its third week. Jurors heard from a company president who was granted immunity in exchange for his testimony against Blankenship, as well as conflicting information about whether Blankenship was ever inside the Upper Big Branch mine.
Injury Control & Violence
Fatal work injury that killed Jeffrey Shannon was preventable, OSHA cites AECOM Technical Services
The fatal work-related injuries that killed Jeffrey Shannon could have been prevented had his employer followed worker safety regulations.