Loose screws are behind a Mazda recall affecting a total of 161,400 of the automaker’s vehicles. Automotivenews.com reports that these loose screws can cause the doors of Mazda 6 vehicles to open while being driven. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has stated that the latch mounting screws in the doors are the focus of the
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New Jersey Construction Worker Injured by Chop Saw, Saved by State Trooper
A construction worker was seriously injured while working in the median of the Garden State Parkway, but was rescued by a police officer, according to NJ.com. The man received a deep laceration when the chopsaw he was working with malfunctioned and hit him in the chest. According to reports, the 31-year-old construction worker was working with
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Gree Recalls 2.2 Million Dehumidifiers for Property Damage-Causing Fire Hazards
Gree Electric Appliances has issued a recall with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for dehumidifiers that present a serious fire and burn injury risk. The company is recalling 2.2 million products in the U.S. and an additional 52,500 in Canada, with 12 dehumidifier brands affected. According to reports, dehumidifiers included in the recall have
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Study Finds Similarities Between 12 Types of Cancer Tumors
Scientists from the National Institutes of Health’s Cancer Genome Atlas found that their studies have revealed strong similarities between 12 different types of cancer tumors. As reported by The Los Angeles Times, sequencing technologies and computing methods used by researchers found similarities in the molecular profiles of the tumors. Those involved with the study examined tumors
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Investigation Finds Serious Hazards Led to New Jersey Construction Worker’s Injury-Causing Fall
As reported in an article posted on EHS Today, recent investigations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have found that a New Jersey construction worker’s dangerous fall was due to worksite hazards. Additionally, the construction company running the worksite had been repeatedly cited by the organization for similar hazards in the past. Reports indicate
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