According to authorities with the New Jersey State Police, a 77-year-old man was killed when a tire detached from another vehicle, striking his vehicle and causing a four-vehicle accident. Reportedly, the accident happened on I-80 near Denville around 7:00 p.m....
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Month: March 2015
Report claims injuries prevalent among fast food workers
A report released on March 16 by Fight for 15, a labor campaign developed by Service Employees International Union, may be of concern for fast food workers and labor unions in New Jersey. According to the report, McDonald's has an issue with workplace burns, the...
Chain reaction crash in New Jersey causes multiple injuries
A crash in New Jersey left two individuals with what are described as non-life threatening injuries on March 13. The accident happened on Interstate 80. According to representatives of the New Jersey State Police, the accident happened around 11:20 a.m. after a...
Daylight savings time affects workplace safety
The loss of 40 minutes to an hour of sleep on the night of daylight saving time can have an impact on employees' ability to stay safe at work. In 2015, daylight saving time fell on March 8 at 2 a.m. Although there are no numbers available on daylight saving time...
Statistics for animal bites to the hand in New Jersey
Statistics show that domestic animal bites, mostly by dogs, make up better than 90 percent of bites. Dogs bite about 4,500,000 individuals every year in the United States. More than 50 percent of Americans will be bitten by an animal during their lifetime. Animal...
Causes of and preventions for road rage
Some New Jersey drivers may wonder what causes road rage. Aggressive driving is a factor in over half of all fatal crashes, and aggressive behaviors include tailgating, traveling more than 15 mph above the speed limit and passing another driver illegally. This...
Explosion from gas leak destroys homes, injures several workers
Burlington employees may be interested in the story of a serious workplace accident that injured several New Jersey gas company and emergency workers. The accident destroyed two neighborhood homes and damaged others. Just before 9 a.m. on Feb. 24, Ocean County police...
Territoriality and anonymity contribute to road rage in Burlington
Anyone stuck in heavy New Jersey traffic might know how easy it is to become angered by other drivers. Road rage is the name for this hostile behavior behind the wheel. Examples include using obscene gestures, cutting off drivers and honking the vehicle's horn. A CBS...