Workplace Injuries

• Kentucky Highway Worker Killed on I-65

  Lee Coleman | September 15, 2006 5:33 AM | 0 CommentsBowling Green, KY

  A highway worker was killed early Thursday morning when he was stuck by a construction truck, according to police. He was working on I-65 near Shepherdsville when he was hit by a Ford Explorer in a northbound lane blocked off from regular traffic by construction barrels. The victim was among crews working several miles of I-65.Continue reading "Kentucky Highway Worker Killed on I-65"

• Shelby County Deputy Involved In Accident With Train

  Lee Coleman | September 14, 2006 7:19 AM | 0 CommentsBowling Green, KY

  Deputy Paul Dugle's cruiser was struck in the rear as he crossed the tracks just off Kings Highway in Waddy, KY. He was taken by ambulance to a local truck stop and flown to University of Louisville Hospital, where he was in critical but stable condition.Dugle had been at the firing range just north of the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks with Rice and other officers Friday morning. As his...

• Pikeville Worker Falls From 42 Feet and Survives

  Lee Coleman | September 02, 2006 7:13 AM | 0 CommentsBowling Green, KY

  A Pikeville line mechanic fell Wednesday morning from 42 feet up a 55-foot telephone pole. He received extensive injuries to both wrist. He may or may not have been electrocuted, they were unable to fly him out due to bad weather conditions. He is a contractor for Kentucky Power a subsidiary of American Electric Power.Continue reading "Pikeville Worker Falls From 42 Foot Pole and Survives"

• Railroad Accident Sends Two to Hospital

  Lee Coleman | August 24, 2006 3:15 PM | 0 CommentsBowling Green, KY

  Authorities are investigating the cause of a train accident that injured two employees and sent another to the hospital with heat exhaustion. One was airlifted after being trapped for several hours in the train's locomotive. One train had stopped to switch cars when it was hit by the second train. Investigators are looking into both the possibilities of human error and mechanical malfunction.

• OSHA Announces 2006 High-Hazard Site Inspections

  Staff Writer | June 02, 2006 4:21 PM | 0 CommentsBowling Green, KY

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Wednesday that it will target 4250 high-risk businesses for its site-specific surprise inspections in 2006. Each targeted business reported more than 12 illnesses or injuries last year that resulted in employees missing time from work.According to the worksite injury press release:OSHA will again inspect nursing homes and personal care...

• Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions

  Staff Writer | May 05, 2006 3:10 PM | 0 CommentsBowling Green, KY

  The National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives has a great list of Social Security Disability faqs, including How do I apply for Social Security disability benefits?; Who decides if I am disabled?; and Do I really have to hire a lawyer to represent me in my Social Security disability claim?