A report released by Allsup, a provider of Social Security Disability Insurance representation across the nation, provided statistical information regarding those industries with the highest rate of serious worker injuries. According to an article posted on Claims Journal.com, the data in the Allsup report was from the U.S. Department of Labor’s statistics and published in the
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Water-Absorbing Balls Recalled for Serious Child Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall for 14,200 units of Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls manufactured by Be Amazing! Toys. Reports indicate that the toys pose a serious hazard for children in the event that they should be swallowed due to their size-increasing capabilities. Due to the soft and colorful nature of the
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New “Smart Scalpel” Looks to Make Cancer Surgery More Thorough
A new scalpel created by researchers at London’s Imperial College can help surgeons detect the remnants of cancer during surgery by “smelling the disease.” The electrosurgical knife, known as the “iKnife,” samples the smoke created while cutting through cancerous tissue, according to a report by Business Insider. Commonly, electrosurgical tools use electricity and heat to make
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100,000 Michelin Tires Recalled for Sidewall Perforation
According to a recent news report posted on USAToday.com, Michelin Tire has issued a recall in conjunction with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for 100,000 of its tires. A machine used to handle the tires after they were finished being manufactured may have caused punctures in the sidewalls of the tires. The tire defect was
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Paterson Auto Body Shop Fire Injures 2 Workers
Two workers suffered injuries in a recent fire that broke out in a Paterson, New Jersey auto repair shop, according to a report on the CBS New York website. Reports indicate that the two men were doing work on a vehicle at the shop when it caught fire. While both male employees were injured, one of them
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