Two contractors in Pennsylvania recently faced the wrath of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA found that the willful disregard of workers' safety by these companies were unacceptable. This followed an inspection at a construction site after the agency received complaints about unsafe work conditions with a high probability of a work injury. Penalties of $136,390 were issued to the companies. Both are reportedly known for prioritizing profits over safety.
Alleged drunk driver kills teenage pedestrian in auto accident
The trauma of losing a 16-year-old child cannot be imagined. When such tragedies result from car accidents that were caused by alleged drunk drivers, it will inevitably exacerbate the trauma. This is reported to have been the course of recent events that claimed the life of a Pennsylvania teenage pedestrian in an auto accident.
Wrong-way driver dies, allegedly kills 2 others in auto accident
The deaths of three people in a recent crash in Pennsylvania likely gave rise to many unanswered questions. The driver who appears to have caused the deadly auto accident did not survive to explain his actions that led to the deaths of two others. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the collision occurred on Interstate 81 in Susquehanna County.
Counterfeit breast implants lead to medical malpractice lawsuit
Pennsylvania women who undergo cosmetic surgery want to feel confident that they will not be exposed to dangerous products that are unapproved by the Federal Drug Administration. A plastic surgeon in another state is facing several charges that were filed in federal court alleging racketeering, fraud and more. The medical malpractice lawsuit was filed by four women who allege the doctor used unapproved implants for breast augmentation procedures. It is further contended that counterfeit drugs were used for injections to get rid of wrinkles.
Auto accident: minivan rolls over onto ejected passenger
Disregarding red lights on busy Pennsylvania roads can have devastating consequences. Five people landed in a hospital after a recent auto accident that followed such a fundamental driving error. Police reported that the crash occurred in Nicetown on a recent Saturday morning.
