Traffic Worker Injured in Marked Construction Zone
- A 30-year-old traffic control contractor wearing a safety helmet was struck by a vehicle and injured while working on Highway 11E.
- The incident occurred around 10 a.m. Tuesday in a marked Jefferson County construction zone.
- A westbound driver ignored four advance warning signs and struck several cones before hitting the worker.
- The worker was hospitalized with unknown injuries, while the driver suffered no injuries.
OSHA Fines H-E-B Following Workplace Fatality
- OSHA fined H-E-B $17,878 after a twenty-seven-year-old employee died from blunt trauma at a San Antonio warehouse.
- Investigators discovered two major safety violations related to the October accident.
- A $16,550 penalty was issued because the company failed to perform required three-year forklift reevaluations.
- The remaining fine addressed un-repaired and un-guarded hazardous walking areas.
Healthcare Workers Injured in Shreveport Hospital Assault
- A repeat offender was arrested for allegedly assaulting three healthcare workers at Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana.
- One victim sustained a serious injury, suffering a broken bone in his neck during the incident.
- In response, the facility activated safety protocols and is providing resources to the affected staff.
- The suspect now faces multiple charges, including second-degree battery and battery of a healthcare worker.