Magnum Management Co. Fined $30,000 for OSHA Violation Leading to Employee Death

Published on: November 30, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Engineers in factory hall, performing quality control. Manufacturing occupation in modern industrial hall, with automated process and robots. Metal processing industry and warehouse. Employees in factory working together

Employers have a responsibility to maintain a safe work environment.

Schlitterbahn Parent Company Fined $30,000 After Employee Death

According to a San Antonio Express-News report, Schlitterbahn’s parent company has been fined $30,000 for an OSHA violation after an employee died in July.

Man Shoots Dogs Attacking Neighbor on the West Side

Published on: November 13, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Man is attacked by a dog while he was jogging

Severe dog attacks spiked in San Antonio this year.

Dogs Shot by Neighbor While Attacking Man on the West Side

According to a KSAT News report, a man shot two Pitt Bulls attacking another man while he was walking through the West Side neighborhood last week.

Amazon Driver Bitten by Pit Bull on Southwest Side

Published on: October 24, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Postman running away from angry guard dog. Scared postal worker escaping from domestic animal. Aggressive puppy barking and chasing mailman. Letter envelopes delivery. House door porch. Vector concept

Delivery drivers are frequently exposed to aggressive dog attacks in San Antonio.

Amazon Driver Attacked by Pit Bull While Delivering Package on Southwest Side

According to a San Antonio Express-News report, an Amazon driver was attacked and bitten by a pit bull while delivering a package at a Southwest-side home.

Lithium Ion Battery Fire Damages Company Building on the North Side

Published on: September 12, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Close-up showing a person pointing the nozzle of a fire extinguisher at the base of a large fire.

Lithium-ion battery fires are difficult to extinguish.

Company Building Severely Damaged in Lithium-ion Battery Fire

According to a KSAT News report, the LyonsGaurd Fire Protection building was severely damaged in a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery.

Woman Sues Unify Aviation For Emotional Distress After Witnessing Employee Suicide

Published on: August 8, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Accidents involving serious injury can be just as damaging to the victim’s emotional well-being.

Passenger Sues Unify Aviation Over Witnessing Employee Suicide

According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a passenger who was on the Delta Airlines flight where David Renner committed suicide is suing his estate and his former employer for over $1 Million in damages.

Employee Injured in a Manufacturing Plant Fire

Published on: August 7, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Manufacturing plants have a lot of hazards that can endanger workers.

At Least One Injured in Fire Caused by Potential Explosion

According to a KSAT News report, a worker was injured after a possible explosion caused a manufacturing plant fire in North Texas.

Defective Battery Causes Garage Fire

Published on: August 1, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Damaged lithium-ion batteries are incredibly dangerous to consumers.

House Fire Caused by Defective Battery

According to a KSAT News report, lithium-ion batteries caused a house fire at 12:30 a.m. on August 1, 2023.

13-Year-Old Airlifted to Hospital After Dog Attack

Published on: July 31, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Children are especially vulnerable to dog attacks.

Teen Boy Severely Injured in Mauling in a Northeast-Side Home

According to a KSAT News report, a thirteen-year-old boy had to be airlifted to the hospital after being mauled by his father’s pit bulls in his home.

Firework Explosion Kills 1, Injures 4

Published on: July 5, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Explosion injuries are more common than you might think for Texas workers.

Four Employees Injured, One Dead in Firework Accident

According to an ABC13 news report, a firework explosion killed one employee and injured four in the East Texas area on July 4, 2023.

USPS Worker Dies in Extreme Heat, Prompts Schedule Changes

Published on: June 28, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Texas heat wave creates extreme conditions for mail carriers

USPS Schedule Changes After Worker’s Death

According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a worker’s death in Dallas on June 20, 2023, prompted the USPS schedule to shift an hour earlier to protect its workers.