OSHA revealed that Union Pacific fired a conductor whose only mistake was that he reported the on-the-job injury of a coworker. As a result of the wrongful termination, Union Pacific will have to pay the man more than $300,000. To learn more, read the full story here… “OSHA Rules Against Union Pacific After Wrongful Termination“…
A snowstorm struck Virginia last week, making roads across the state dangerous. Two logging trucks crashed in Amherst County in separate big-rig accidents.
What Happened Three people are confirmed dead from a twin-engine plane crash in Fort Lauderdale on Friday March 15, 2013. According to a Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport spokesperson the plane had experienced problems right after it took off and was attempting to return when it crashed. The plane went down at 53rd street and North…
What Happened: Federal regulators have announced they are considering adding more than 1 million General Motors cars to an existing recall for brake light trouble. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it’s been investigating complaints about the Chevy Malibu between 2004 and 2011 as well as 2007 to 2009 Saturn Auras. In some cases…
What Happened: A recent case before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals dealt with the Federal Railroad Safety Act and concluded the FRSA does not preempt cases about railroad crossing negligence. The case, Zimmerman v. Norfolk Southern Corp., involved a motorcyclist, Robert Zimmerman, who was injured at a Norfolk Southern railroad crossing. Zimmerman was riding…