California has cited Tesla and fined the company $84,000 in a case of not covering janitors with workers’ compensation insurance, a violation of state law.According to reports, the state is also investigating Tesla for not paying the janitors special overtime...
Month: June 2019
Dog attack causes workplace injuries at pet boarding facility
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health reportedly ordered an investigation into an incident that occurred at a pet boarding facility. Apparently, five employees suffered workplace injuries when a dog attacked them on a recent Wednesday. A Cal/OSHA...
Unsafe conditions will always cause workplace injuries
Every workplace in California has safety hazards and unsafe conditions, some of which are unique to the facility or industry, while others are common in most workplaces. It is also true that not all risks can be eliminated, and employers must ensure that safety...
Construction workers accidents: OSHA emphasizes trench safety
Federal safety authorities, along with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health remind construction company owners and their workers that trenches can be early graves because a cave-in can be deadly. Trench collapses are traumatic experiences, and...
Workplace injuries: LAPD officers exposed to typhoid fever
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Department recently issued a fine exceeding $5,000 to the Los Angeles Police Department following an investigation into workplace safety at the department's Central Station facility. The agency says inspectors...