Police are investigating the death of a Hampstead, Maryland, man after the forklift he was operating crashed into a shelving unit. The Maryland workplace accident happened at the Random House Publishing warehouse in Westminster while the man was moving books stacked...
Now that summer has unofficially arrived in Maryland, pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and other seasonal vehicles are returning to the road after a long winter in hibernation. Unfortunately, the additional traffic on the road can lead to additional accidents on the...
As chemical hair straighteners become increasingly popular, concerns that they might be harmful to the user's health has prompted some lawmakers to call for regulation of these products by the FDA. Several salon workers testified in Washington, claiming that exposure...
Early Sunday morning, a driver and his four passengers were driving east on Olney-Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland. Police believe the vehicle left the roadway and then hit two trees and a telephone pole.Three passengers died in the car accident. An 18-year-old...
Crossing guards play an important role in protecting schoolchildren from automobile accidents. Similarly, bus drivers play a vital role in providing a safe environment for children by operating their buses in a safe manner.Maryland law enforcement authorities are...
The Chevy Cruze has been an important model for General Motors as the automaker returns to profitability. In a time with soaring gas prices, the Cruze has gained popularity for having good fuel economy. However, GM has recalled more than 150,000 Cruzes amid concerns...
Drug maker Ortho-McNeil, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has recalled 57,000 bottles of the anti-seizure medication, Topamax, after receiving reports that the drug was defective and had an unusual smell. Two defective shipments of 100-milligram Topamax tablets,...
Last week, a frightening truck accident on the Bay Bridge claimed the life of a 70-year-old Maryland man. Harry Blauvelt was a long-time golf writer for USA Today before retiring to Chester, Maryland. Like many residents on Kent Island, he was dependent on the Bay...
Despite improvements in workplace safety, workplace accidents continue to be a serious concern in Maryland and across the country. On average, four million Americans are injured on the job each year and over 500 people are killed in workplace accidents. Lapses in...
Unfortunately, Maryland workers who work around heavy equipment and vehicles are especially vulnerable to workplace injuries. Injuries can result from accidents as well as equipment failure.Supervisors and colleagues are now mourning the death of a state worker who...
