Louisiana updates in category: Workplace Injuries

Oil from a Murphy Oil owned cooling tank leaked into the Mississippi River Tuesday. The Coast Guard investigated the spill which consisted of a diesel-gasoline mixture. There was no information on whether the Coast Guard would issue a fine in this maritime associated spill.

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L'Oreal operates six manufacturing plants in the United States and it was just awarded it's last OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) "Star" Flag. The award recognizes effective workplace safety. On average plants that have been awarded VPP status have an injury rate that is 50 percent lower than other plants in the same field. "L'Oreal is clearly committed to protecting the safety and...

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A recent study in Michigan revealed that federal job-injury records may miss up to 60% of actual on the job injuries. This is due to the fact that records do not reflect injuries of government workers, injuries of the self-employed and because many employers may be hesitant to report on-the-job injuries.Louisianaworks.net offers a list of Key Steps in Workers' Compensation for Injured Workers....

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