Arlington police officer killed in line of duty

Arlington police officer Jillian Michelle Smith was tragically killed in the line of duty earlier this week. Officer Smith was responding to a domestic violence call when she was shot and killed. She is credited with using her quick thinking, her body and ultimately her life to save an 11-year-old girl. The child and Officer Smith were caught in fire directed by the child's father to the child's mother. After killing the child's mother and Officer Smith, the father, Barnes Samuel Nettles, shot and killed himself.

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25 gas plant workers hospitalized

Twenty five gas plant workers were sent to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning after the plant they were working at suffered a leak, while 20 others were treated at the scene. The incident occurred in Freeport, New York, at the LaMar Plastic Packaging Company. Indoor readings of carbon monoxide reached dangerous levels. Workers complained of dizziness, headaches and nausea. Texas has many plants inside its boundaries where similar accidents have or could occur.

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Bedford hospital employees assaulted by patient

Two employees of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford in Bedford were recently assaulted by an unruly patient. The employees alerted authorities to the dangerous situation. The patient remained violent and an officer had to Taser him so that hospital workers could restrain him. The conditions of the employees is not presently known, but they are expected to survive their injuries and recover fully.

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Parker County sergeant dies after wreck

A Parker County Sherriff's Office sergeant has died as a result of injuries sustained in a wreck in Springtown. Authorities say that the sergeant was stopped at a red light on Texas 199 when he was hit from behind by a vehicle traveling 50 to 60 miles per hour. The sergeant's car was pushed into the vehicle in front of him. He survived the immediate accident but died several days later as a result of his injuries.

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Man dies in construction accident

One man has died as a result of a wall collapse at a sand plant in Wisconsin. The man, who is a Texan working out of state to support his family, was killed when the wall he was standing on collapsed. He died of compression injuries to his head and chest. Three other workers were injured in this tragedy.

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Garland officer injured by suspected drunk driver

A Garland police officer was injured on the George Bush Tollway near Holford Road when he was hit by a suspected drunk driver. The officer had a suspect in his custody at the time of the accident and was standing outside of his patrol car when he was struck by another car. His squad car was also struck. The officer was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. The suspect in custody and the suspected drunk driver were taken to Baylor Medical Center of Garland with less serious injuries. Authorities are continuing to investigate whether the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident.

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Justice sought for delivery driver murdered on the job

Tarrant County prosecutors recently announced that they would seek the death penalty in the trial of a man accused of murdering a delivery driver in a convenience store robbery in Fort Worth. The driver, Ruben Martinez, was shot in the neck while making a delivery on behalf of his employer. He died about two weeks later from his injuries.

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Box truck driver injured in North Richland Hills accident

A box truck driver was among those injured in a multi-car wreck in North Richland Hills. Authorities say that a driver failed to stop for a stoplight and slammed into the box truck and another vehicle. Both vehicles were pushed forward into the intersection, where they were struck by an 18-wheeler. Two other vehicles were hit in the chain-reaction crash. The box truck driver and four others were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

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XTO gas leak threatens early morning workers

A vapor cloud was emitted from a north Fort Worth gas well site operated by XTO Energy early Monday morning. The cloud originated from a pressurized pipe that was leaking natural gas. No private residences were threatened by the leak, but authorities were in the process of evacuating workers from numerous local businesses when the leak was finally contained. Some of the workers suffered ill effects of gas inhalation, including respiratory problems, and went to area hospitals for treatment.

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School bus driver injured in wreck

A Fort Worth Independent School District bus driver was injured today in a wreck. The bus was carrying 19 students from Como Montessori and was traveling on Wichita Street when it was broadsided by a car. Fortunately no students were hurt in this incident. The bus driver was not so lucky, and had to seek medical treatment for injuries sustained in the incident.

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Maintenance man shot at work

A maintenance man was tragically shot and killed while at work in an apartment complex in far north Dallas. The accident occurred in the early morning hours at the complex in the 13500 block of Kit Lane. The man, Miguel Angel Montanez, was taken to Baylor Medical Center at Dallas where he later died. Robbery may have been the motive in this slaying.

Sadly, hundreds of Texans are injured on the job by the intentional and criminal acts of others. If you've been a victim of a crime while at work, call Fears | Nachawati for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

Railroad worker injured in train derailment

A railroad worker was injured in a recent train derailment. The wreck occurred when a tractor-trailer was struck while going through a train crossing in Hood County. The train clipped the edge of the big rig, which caused one of the rail cars to decouple. The rail car went into traffic on U.S. 377. One railroad worker was injured during the incident.

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Tractor-trailer driver injured in I-30 crash

A tractor trailer driver was injured in a wreck on westbound I-30 in Dallas today. The accident occurred when a pickup truck left the westbound service road, crashed through a guard rail and then ran into the tractor trailer on the main lanes of the highway. The big rig driver suffered cuts in the accident. The pickup truck driver and passengers in another vehicle suffered serious injuries, and were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

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Prescription drugs causing more accidents

Recent studies have concluded that prescription drugs continue to play a larger and larger role in serious and fatal accidents. Dangerous side effects of prescription drugs include dizziness, headaches, memory problems, loss of balance and hearing and vision impairments. When more than one drug is involved, these and other serious problems can arise as interaction effects between the drugs. Sadly, individuals who are suffering these effects often do not realize whether or to what extent they are impaired until it is too late and an accident has occurred.

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Delivery driver hurt in massive pileup in Arlington

Ten people, including a delivery truck driver, were injured in a massive 32 car pileup in Arlington today. Authorities say that the incident began when a car was rear-ended when it attempted to exit Highway 360. The impact of the crash caused the car to spin into traffic. A total of 32 cars were involved in the massive pileup which sent 10 people to area hospitals for treatment. At least one of the crash victims was on the job at the time the incident occurred. He was working as a delivery driver for a local company.

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Firefighter hurt in Dallas blaze

A firefighter was injured when battling a blaze at an apartment complex in far north Dallas Friday morning. The fire occurred at the Frankford Springs apartment complex in the 3700 block of Frankford Road. The fire started when one resident was attempting to start a fire in the chimney of their apartment. A spark apparently escaped up the chimney flue, got into the attic. From that point the fire spread quickly. No residents were injured, but one firefighter suffered a head injury and was taken to Parkland Hospital for treatment.

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Hotel worker injured by car downtown Dallas

A downtown Dallas hotel worker was injured as she was walking to work early Wednesday morning. Investigators report that the woman was working in the hotel's parking lot in the pre-dawn hours when a car struck her. The car was apparently attempting to park in the lot when the incident occurred. The woman is expected to survive, and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

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Tractor-trailer driver hurt in Johnson County crash

The driver of a tractor-trailer rig that was injured when the vehicle he was driving was involved in a serious Johnson County crash. Authorities report that the big rig was backing into a private drive when it was struck by a pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed. The pickup truck hit the tractor-trailer so hard that the pickup wound up underneath the big rig. The driver of the pickup and its passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver was injured but is expected to recover.

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Box truck driver injured in crash on I-20 in Arlington

A box truck driver was injured in a crash on I-20 in Arlington on Friday. Investigators report that the two-vehicle accident occurred between Southwest Green Oaks Boulevard and Kelly Elliott Road on the highway's eastbound lanes. A pickup truck and box truck collided, injuring three, including the box truck driver. All three were taken to John Peter Smith Hospital with injuries that are not expected to be life threatening.

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Delivery driver hurt in I-30 crash

A delivery driver was among those hurt in a recent pileup on I-30 in Arlington. Authorities say that a pickup truck was traveling at a high rate of speed on the highway when it crashed into another car. The highway was congested at the time, and a total of 14 vehicles were damaged in the big wreck. Several people were injured, including a delivery driver. The delivery driver was taken to an area hospital, and is expected to survive.

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Fort Worth police officer injured by suspected drunk driver

A Fort Worth police officer was injured this weekend in an incident with a suspected drunk driver. Investigators say that the suspect, Demarquis Gray, struck the officer's patrol car in the 1400 block of East Loop 820 in the middle of the day Sunday afternoon. The patrol car was parked at the time, and all of its emergency lights were flashing. The officer was taken to Harris Methodist Hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. The suspect has been arrested.

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Cement truck driver hurt in I-30 pileup

A cement truck driver was injured in a wreck on the I-30 Trinity River bridge in Dallas. Investigators say that the cement truck was traveling on the highway when it was struck from behind by an 18-wheeler. The force of the impact caused the cement truck to flip and skid across the median, into oncoming traffic. The cement truck was then his by another 18-wheeler. Several other vehicles were involved in the accident. The truck driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment, and is expected to make a full recovery.

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Oncor worker injured while cutting tree

An Oncor worker was injured in Dallas while cutting trees in a residential neighborhood. The worker was part of a crew using a cherry-picker to trim trees off of power lines in north Oak Cliff. It appears that the worker was hit by a falling branch. He sustained blunt force trauma to his torso and may have suffered broken ribs. The worker was taken to an area hospital for treatment. He is expected to make a full recovery.

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Manager injured in assisted living center fire

The manager of an assisted living center in Dallas was injured in a recent fire. The fire broke out in the third-story apartment of one of the center's residents. The manager was working with others to clear the building when he encountered the unit where the fire was blazing. After opening the door and crawling into the unit, the manager was able to help the man in the unit, a double leg amputee, into his wheelchair and to safety. The manager suffered smoke inhalation and minor burns, but is expected to make a full recovery.

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Plano officer hurt during sting

A Plano police officer was hurt during a recent drug bust. The officer, who has not been identified, was injured when he was trying to arrest a suspect at a Jack in the Box restaurant in far north Plano. Seven undercover officers were present at the time. The suspect struggled with the officers, injuring one as he attempted to escape. The suspect did not get away. The officer is expected to make a full recovery.

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Highway crew member injured on I-30

A member of a roadcrew working on construction along I-30 near downtown Dallas was recently injured on the job. Investigators have discovered that the worker, whose name has not been released, was working behind a protected area on the side of the road when a commercial truck passed by at a high rate of speed causing debris to fly in the air. Debris flew in the worker's face, causing contusions to his face and neck and possibly injuring his eyes. The worker was taken to an area hospital for treatment by his co-workers.

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Several injured when car strikes restaurant

Several patrons and employees were injured Sunday when a car struck a restaurant. The incident occurred at Carino's Italian restaurant in the 5900 block of S. Hulen Street in Fort Worth. The driver of the car, a patron on his way to dine at the restaurant, apparently suffered a heart attack, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The driver later died at an area hospital. Four patrons and employees were taken to area hospitals for treatment. No word on their condition, except that their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

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Cook injured in kitchen fire

A cook was injured in a kitchen fire at a lower Greenville restaurant last week. Investigators report that the cook was preparing food over a gas range when some grease apparently caught fire. The cook acted quickly and extinguished the blaze, keeping it confined to the stove area. He suffered second degree burns on one arm, and is expected to make a full recovery.

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Cab driver assaulted in attempted robbery

A cab driver was assaulted during an attempted robbery in east Dallas. Authorities say that the driver picked up a passenger around 3 a.m. A short time later, the passenger assaulted the cab driver and attempted to rob him. The driver fought back and shot the passenger on Moser Avenue. No word yet on the driver's injuries.

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Rice man injured by tornado at work

A Rice man was injured at work when a tornado blew through his small Texas town. The man was working at a local hardware store when the front that recently passed through the area created storms strong enough to spawn at least one tornado. The tornado caused significant damage in the Rice area. Rice is located in Navarro County, south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

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Security guard injured in incident at Fort Worth strip club

A security guard was injured in a scuffle at a Fort Worth strip club that ended with one patron being shot four times. Authorities say that a fight broke out early Friday morning in the parking lot of the Silhouette Cabaret club on Camp Bowie. Two groups of people were fighting in the club when they were thrown out. The groups continued fighting in the parking lot, and a security guard was injured in the melee. The incident continued to escalate, and a man involved in the fight was shot four times in the leg, back and head. The shooting suspects fled the scene. The security guard and the gunshot man were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

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Weatherford police officer injured during drug bust

A Weatherford-Parker County police officer was injured Tuesday during a drug bust. Two suspects attempted to run the officer over as they fled from authorities. The incident started in the parking lot of Buffalo Wild Wings on Adams Drive. The officer fired at the vehicle as it tried to run him down. The officer was treated for his injuries at a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

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Richardson worker injured in fall down stairs

A Richardson office worker was injured today after she fell down a flight of stairs. Investigators report that the worker, a woman, was carrying a stack of papers and walking down a flight of outside stairs when she slipped. The woman tumbled down several steps and apparently broke her ankle in the fall. An onlooker called an ambulance, and the worker was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

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Delivery driver injured in I-30 wreck in Rockwall

A delivery driver was injured in a wreck on I-30 in Rockwall Thursday involving the box truck he was driving and another car. Authorities report that the other car, a late model Ford sedan, apparently lost control and drove into the median of the interstate. The sedan flipped over and skidded back into the mainlanes, where it struck the truck. The truck driver along with the two people in the sedan were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

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Man dies from injuries sustained in oil field expolsion

A man who was severely burned in a West Texas oil field has died. Authorities say that the man, Abel Garcia, was engulfed by flames when leaking natural gas ignited. Garcia suffered severe burns over much of his body, and had been hospitalized since the explosion. The accident occurred at a well near Ackerly, about 45 miles northeast of Midland.

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One injured in Arlington bank robbery

One person was injured in an Arlington bank robbery today. Authorities say that the suspect broke into Security One Federal Credit Union in the 200 block of Hollandale Circle. The suspect set off the bank's alarm and was caught inside the building without a struggle. One bank employee was injured by broken glass during the incident.

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Mansfield worker rescued after electrocution

A Mansfield worker was rescued from the roof of an industrial building where he was working when he suffered an strong electrical shock. The building is located in Mansfield in the 900 block of South 5th Avenue. The man was taken by air ambulance to a Fort Worth hospital. No word yet on his identity or exactly how this work accident occurred.

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One injured in Fort Worth bank robbery

One person was injured in a north Fort Worth bank robbery Wednesday. Authorities report that the suspect robbed Pinnacle Bank on Western Center Boulevard. The suspect approached a teller, demanded money and displayed a handgun. Later, the suspect revealed a second handgun. Employees and customers were ordered around by the suspect, who later fired about a dozen rounds inside the bank. Nobody was shot, but one bank employee was injured by falling debris believed to be a result of the shooting.

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School bus driver injured in wreck

A Crowley ISD school bus driver was injured in a wreck Monday morning. Authorities say that a bus was turning into a subdivision when it was his by a second school bus from behind. The impact thrust the first bus into a brick facade surrounding the subdivision. The first bus driver was injured, along with twelve middle school students.

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Taxi driver injured in accident

A taxicab driver was recently injured in a wreck in a wreck in downtown Dallas. The accident occurred when the taxi broadsided another car. The force of the accident injured the driver and also a man who was outside of the other car. Some of the cab's seven passengers suffered minor injuries, but none required a trip to the hospital. The cab driver, along with the man connected to the other car, were both taken to area hospitals for treatment.

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Fugitive hits police officer with car while trying to escape

A veteran Fort Worth police officer was injured this week when a suspect hit him with a car. A fugitive was behind the wheel of a Ford Taurus when he struck a surveillance vehicle, a marked patrol car and finally the officer while running from police. The man was wanted for two outstanding arrest warrants. The Taurus hit two other vehicles before arriving at an apartment complex where the fugitive lived. Police apprehended the man after he tried to escape again by jumping through a window. The officer who was struck was injured but is expected to make a full recovery.

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Irving police officer injured in wreck

An Irving police officer was injured this weekend when a suspected drunk driver ran into his unmarked car on Texas Highway 161. The officer, who has not been identified, was treated at Parkland Memorial Hospital and has been released. The suspect, Francisco Tranquillo, is in custody at Parkland being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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Fort Worth motorcycle officer injured during traffic stop

A Fort Worth motorcycle officer was injured Thursday morning when he was pinned between two vehicles while conducting a traffic stop. The officer had pulled over a minivan on Loop 820 when a passing SUV and 18-wheeler collided. The collision pushed the SUV into the minivan, pinning the officer between the vehicles. The officer was taken to an area hospital for treatment, and is expected to make a full recovery.

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DPS trooper dies in Montague County wreck

A DPS trooper died in a wreck after his patrol car apparently hit a cow in the road. The accident occurred near Ringgold in Montague County, about 30 miles southeast of Wichita Falls. The trooper, Cpl. David Ralph Slaton, was on duty and traveling northbound on U.S. 81 when his car struck a cow. The force of the impact caused the car to veer into a southbound tractor-trailer rig. The tractor-trailer driver was not hurt.


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Dallas police officer hurt in scuffle

A Dallas police officer was hurt early Sunday morning in a scuffle. The incident occurred in the Lower Greenville area about 4 a.m. The officer was taken to Baylor University Medical Center for treatment. Authorities have not released the officer's name. The suspect is in custody.

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Convenience store clerk assaulted while thrwarting robber

A convenience store clerk was injured in an early morning attempted robbery today. Authorities say that the suspect entered the Kwik Stop on Martin Luther King Boulevard near I-45, grabbed the store's cash register and ran away. The clerk armed himself and chased after the suspect. The suspect then threw the register at the clerk, but kept the drawer containing the cash. The clerk caught up with the suspect and was hit with the drawer several times while recovering it from the suspect. The suspect was killed when the clerk's gun went off during the struggle. The clerk, who has not been identified, received treatment for his injuries.

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Farmworker killed by bale of hay

A farmworker was killed when a large hay bale fell on him. The man was working in a pasture southwest of Mansfield, off of County Road 520. He was loading large round bales into a truck when one rolled off and hit him. Investigators say that a large round bale of hay weighs approximately 2,000 pounds.

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Four injured in construction accident at University

Four people were injured recently in a construction accident at Yale University. The workers became trapped after a beam fell while the team was working to construct an air conditioner center. Two workers remain in critical condition. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating.

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Driver shot to death while working on limousine

A man was shot to death Thursday evening while making repairs to the limousine he drove for a living. The man, Brandon Nathan Campbell, 26, was working on the brakes of his vehicle in the 400 block of East Ramsey Avenue when a man drove up in a white compact car, got out of his car wielding a pistol, and shot Campbell. The shooter then fled the scene. Campbell died from his injuries.

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Truck driver injured by apparent tornado

A truck driver was injured in Dallas Wednesday when an apparent tornado struck his vehicle. The driver was trapped in his cab when the storm suddenly swept through the city. He was unable to take cover from the storm. The tornado twisted the truck's trailer and damaged the cab. The driver was injured, but is expected to recover.

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Gulf oil platform fire injures 13, all survive

An oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico caught fire last week. Thirteen workers were aboard the shallow-water platform when the incident occurred. The rig is located approximately 100 miles south of Louisiana's Vermilion Bay. Unlike the BP / TransOcean explosion and spill that began in April of this year, no workers were killed and no oil was spilled. The thirteen workers jumped from the platform into the water, and were promptly rescued. All were taken to hospitals for treatment, and are expected to make full recoveries.

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5th man arrested in connection with fatal shooting of convenience store clerk and delivery driver

A 5th man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk and also a delivery driver that occurred earlier this year. Video from the crime shows that the clerk, Daniel Rojas-Torres, gave the criminals a bag of money that had been hidden in a freezer but was eventually dragged to the back of the store where he was forced to sit in a chair and then shot in the head. Jerry Burnett, a delivery truck driver who was stocking shelves at the time the robbery occurred, was also shot and died from his injuries.

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Truck operator injured in power line accident

A truck driver was injured Tuesday in an incident involving power lines in west Fort Worth. Investigators report that a commercial truck accidentally pulled down power lines. Electrical service to about 600 homes and businesses in the area near Camp Bowie Boulevard and Horne Street was disrupted. The truck operator was slightly injured in the accident, but is expected to make a full recovery.

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Injured Dallas Cowboys workers settle lawsuit

Two people who were injured in the Dallas Cowboys practice facility collapse in 2009 have settled their claims. Companies controlled by Jerry Jones, the owner of the Cowboys franchise, paid out about $10 million to settle the claims. One worker was paralyzed from the waist down and the other suffered a broken back when the practice facility collapsed during a wind storm. Both individuals still work for the Cowboys, and they did not sue the team, only the owner of the practice facility and the land on which it stood.

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Woman claims God told her to kill co-worker

A woman told Dallas police that God told her to kill her longtime co-worker this week at a Carrollton pest control business. Theresa Gail Robbins walked into her workplace this week and shot Greg Brasch once in the chest with a handgun. Brasch was taken to Baylor Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Robbins has been arrested and is being held at the Dallas County Jail.

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Five injured in ammonia plant leak

Five people were hospitalized in intensive care after an ammonia plant leak at an Alabama chicken freezing plant earlier this week. Authorities report that at least 130 people sought treatment for respiratory problems after encountering a large vapor cloud. The plant, operated by Millard Refrigerated Services, is located on an industrial canal near Mobile Bay. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the leak.

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One injured in Arlington hold up

One worker was injured in a recent hold up in Arlington. Police say that the suspect walked into a bank in a Krogers grocery store in Arlington and used a note to demand money of a teller. The suspect received an unknown amount of cash from the teller, and ran out of the store. A grocery store worker was injured when the man rushed past him, apparently pushing him down. The suspect remains at large.

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Texas workplace deaths up 3.6% from prior year

A recently released U.S. Department of Labor report determined that Texas workplace deaths were up 3.6% from the previous year. Transportation-related accidents traditionally account for most Texans who are killed on the job, and 163 of the 480 fatalities occurred in this manner. Another 93 Texans were killed at work due to assaults or in the course of violent and criminal acts. Nationwide, the rate of workplace fatalities was down 17 percent.

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Heat blamed for sending 2 members of landscaping crew to hospital

Two members of a landscaping crew working in Dallas suffered heat exhaustion earlier this week. The workers, both men, were tending a yard near the intersection of Forest and Preston Road in North Dallas when they apparently became ill due to the extreme heat. The men were taken to an area hospital for treatment, and are expected to recover.

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Fort Worth police officer injured in on-duty car crash

A Fort Worth police officer was injured in a head-on car crash on Saturday. Authorities report that the officer was pursuing a fatal kidnapping suspect when the suspect turned the wrong way on U.S. 287. The officer was waiting in the emergency lane for the suspect to approach when the suspect hit his car head-on. The officer was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The suspect was critically injured in the crash.

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EMT killed in carbon monoxide accident

One Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) was killed and two of the victims co-workers were hospitalized after being overcome by carbon monoxide while on duty in the east Texas town of White Oak. Authorities believe that the carbon monoxide came from a generator that was left running on an ambulance. The ambulance was parked in a closed bay when the accident occurred. OSHA is investigating this accident. No carbon monoxide detector was installed in the building because the building itself runs solely on electric. Carbon monoxide detectors were installed in EMS facilities throughout east Texas as a result of this tragedy. The two injured EMTs are expected to make a full recovery.

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Dallas police officer injured in incident with pothole

A Dallas motorcycle police officer was injured when the motorcycle he was riding struck a pothole. The officer was part of a motorcade escorting President Obama from Love Field airport to a home in Highland Park. The incident occurred on Wycliff Avenue near its intersection with Congress Avenue. The officer was taken to Parkland Hospital for observation overnight and released the next day.

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Oncor meter installer bitten by dog

An Oncor meter installer was recently bitten by a large dog while trying to install a new electric meter at a customer's home in Crowley. The worker was attempting to install a smart-meter when he was bitten in the hand by the dog. The worker defended himself with a dog repellent spray, preventing further injury.

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2 workers injured in acid spill at Richardson business

Two workers were injured in an acid spill at a Richardson business on Friday. The accident occurred when a valve on a tank broke, causing a spill of approximately 90 gallons of nitric acid. The incident occurred in the 600 block of International Parkway, near Alpha Road. One worker was treated at the scene, while the other injured worker was taken to Methodist Richardson Medical Center for treatment.

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One injured in incident in Frisco convenience store

One worker was injured in a scuffle today in a Frisco convenience store. Authorities report that a man was attempting to rob the store by allegedly asking the cashier for money. Another employee believed his co-worker was being threatened, and approached the criminal from behind. The second worker struggled with the would-be robber, suffering injuries to his back and leg. The cashier was not injured. The criminal ran away without any money. Authorities are continuing to investigate.

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Denton worker suffers heat exhaustion

A man working for the Denton County Transportation Authority suffered heat exhaustion today. Authorities report that the man was working on the commuter rail line that will eventually link Denton to Downtown Dallas. The man was working outside during today's near-record temperatures when he became affected by the heat. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

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Trucker killed in wreck with train in South Texas

The driver of a tractor-trailer was killed earlier this week when his truck was struck by a train in Liberty County, near Houston. Authorities report that a Union Pacific train collided with the truck near the intersection of County Road 622 and FM 1960. The train engineer blew the train's horn before the collision. The truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene. None of the workers on the train were physically injured. The train was not carrying any hazardous materials, and authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.

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Man shot to death in North Dallas business tower

A man who had apparently been shot to death was recently found in a North Dallas business tower. The man was found in an office near the Dallas Galleria in the 13400 block of Dallas Parkway. Authorities are investigating the incident. Although suicide has not been ruled out as a cause of death, homicide detectives are working this case.

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Gas leak injures one

One worker person was injured during a gas leak in east Fort Worth. The leak prompted evacuation of a nearby businesses Monday afternoon. Crews from Atmos Energy and the Fort Worth water utility worked to stop the leak, and succeeded after about two hours. Luckily stormy weather helped dissipate the gas and prevent any other incidents or injuries. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the gas leak.

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Three workers injured in acid spill in Garland

Three workers were injured in an acid spill at a Garland chemical manufacturing plant earlier this week. Investigators reported that the workers were cleaning tanks as part of a changeover operation in the manufacturing area when the acid was spilled. Two of the workers came into contact with the acid by skin, while the third worker grew ill after inhaling fumes. All three were treated at Baylor Hospital.

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Over 200 workers suffering from oil exposure so far

Louisiana's Department of Health and Hospitals recently reported that more than 200 individuals working to clean up the Gulf Oil Spill have suffered the toxic effects of oil. Most of the sickened workers were staffing oil rigs or participating in clean-up operations when they came into contact with the oil. A number of the sickened workers are based in Texas.

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Rookie Dallas cop accidentally shot by veteran officer

A rookie Dallas police officer was accidentally by a veteran member of the force at a house in West Dallas. The incident occurred when the officers were searching an abandoned house for a robbery suspect. Authorities say that there was no power inside the house and it was difficult to see. The veteran officer may have become startled and fired, thinking he was involved in a confrontation with a suspect. His bullet his the rookie officer, who was on his third day of patrol, in the upper left side of his bullet proof vest. The vest was not pierced. The rookie officer was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital for treatment, in good condition.

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Two flight instructors killed in crash

Two Arlington-based flight instructors and one other person were killed when the single-engine plane they were riding in crashed in Hood County this week. The instructors worked for Skymates flight school in Arlington. The passenger was the brother of one of the instructors. A witness reported that the plane's engine sounded rough immediately before the small plane nosedived. The plane crashed in Tovar, a community about 45 miles southwest of the DFW Metroplex.

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Worker killed in doughnut shop robbery

A doughnut shop worker was killed, and another worker was wounded, early Wednesday morning in an apparent robbery. The man, Carlos Martinez, 38, of Seagoville, was fatally shot in the store in Duncanville, in the 100 block of North Cedar Ridge Drive. Authorities say that an armed, masked man entered the establishment about 5am and demanded money. The man then opened fire, killing one worker and injuring another.

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Former Cowboys player sues over injuries incurred in facility collapse

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end and long snapper Jamar Hunt is suing several companies over injuries he suffered as a result of the collapse of the team's practice facilities last year. Hunt's neck was injured in the incident, when the 86-foot tall facility fell apart during a thunderstorm. Hunt's suit alleges that the companies that created and built the facility were negligent in its design and maintenance. He accuses the companies of misleading the Dallas Cowboys about the quality of repairs made to the structure in 2008.

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Fort Worth police officer critically injured during pursuit

A Fort Worth police officer was critically injured Thursday afternoon when his car crashed into a tree during a high-speed pursuit on I-30. The officer was chasing a motorcyclist who fled from a house in Mansfield where authorities suspected methamphetamine was being manufactured. The officer was alone in his car when the crash occurred. He was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth with life threatening injuries.

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Two Rangers Ballpark workers hospitalized after incident

Two Rangers Ballpark workers were hospitalized after a thunderstorm created a microburst that caused damaging winds. The burst was strong enough to peel back the roof of an abandoned hotel. Trees and power lines were also knocked down. The workers were parking lot attendants at the ballpark and were working out doors when the incident occurred.

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Nightclub worker killed in apparent robbery

A man was killed this weekend as he was returning home after working his job at a nightclub. Authorities say that the worker, Antonio Charles, the owner of the El Tormento Bar in Dallas, had the day's profits from the establishment on his person when he was assaulted. Authorities believe that the perpetrator knew this fact, and the attack was planned. Charles was shot several times and killed. His girlfriend was also shot several times and is in grave condition at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.

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Pipelines in fatal natural gas explosion were not properly marked

Investigators have determined that buried pipelines involved in two recent accidents where three workers were killed were not properly marked. The accidents occurred in Johnson County and in the Panhandle. Workers were digging in their respective locations when they struck a pipe and caused an explosion. Several lawsuits are pending over the incidents.

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Beer delivery man shot during robbery

A beer delivery man was shot while working during a recent robbery attempt at a retail establishment north of Fort Worth in Tarrant County near Texas Highway 199. Authorities say that the delivery man was shot in the neck during the attempt. Authorities believe they have apprehended the shooter, who is also implicated in the shooting of a man during an attempted mugging, and firing shots at a Lowe's employee who was also on duty. The beer delivery man remains in critical condition.

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Construction worker injured in Corsicana incident

A construction worker was injured while working on the job in an incident near Corsicana, Texas. The worker was part of a road crew working to improve an exit ramp of I-45 near the city when a car drove dangerously close to the crew and off the roadway. Debris from the side of the road was kicked up as a result of the car's proximity, and hit the worker, injuring him. He was taken to a hospital for treatment but is expected to make a full recovery.


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Two workers killed, two injured in construction accident in Lewisville

Two workers were killed and two other workers were injured in a construction accident in Lewisville this week. The accident occurred at a park-and-ride station that was under construction on Lakeside Circle, just off Hebron Parkway. The four workers were spreading concrete when the boom of a concrete truck collapsed on top of them. Investigators have preliminarily determine the cause of the accident to be "equipment failure." The two surviving workers incurred injuries to their legs, and are expected to recover.

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Walmart worker dies from injuries sustained while trying to stop shoplifter

A Walmart employee has died of injuries he sustained when he attempted to stop a shoplifter. Bruce Florence was working in the lawn and garden department at the Westworth Village Walmart in when he spotted a man trying to run out of the store with a television. Mr. Florence stepped in front of the thief, but was knocked to the ground. He suffered a severe head injury in the incident, and later died of his injuries.

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Lancaster police officer killed in line of duty

A Lancaster police officer was killed in the line of duty this weekend. Officer Craig Shaw, a five-year veteran of the Lancaster police force, was shot and killed after he was called to the scene of an apartment complex in the 900 block of River Bend Drive near West Pleasant Run Road in southern Dallas county. The shooter, David Brown, Jr., had previously shot and killed a man before Officer Shaw arrived. Officer Shaw attempted to keep Brown from fleeing the scene when Brown opened fire on him. Other police soon joined in the struggle. Officer Shaw and Brown were both killed in the conflict.

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Firefighter hurt in Grapevine trailer park fire

A firefighter was injured in the line of duty today while battling a blaze at a trailer park in Grapevine. Firefighters were called very early Friday morning to the trailer park in the 400 block of N. Scribner Street. The firefighter suffered scrapes and burns, and is expected to make a full recovery. A three year old boy was also hurt in the fire. The child was taken to Children's Medical Center in Dallas for treatment.

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Drivers hurt in two-truck crash

Two semi-trailer drivers were injured when their rigs collided on I-20 in Palo Pinto County. The accident occurred approximately 4 miles west of the intersection of I-20 and U.S. 281. Authorities believe that one trucker fell asleep, veered into the center median and then over-corrected, causing his truck to overturn on the roadway. The second truck then hit the first truck.

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CareFlite crash caused by rotor

A preliminary report says that a recent crash of a CareFlite helicopter was caused when the machine's rotor separated during a flight. Two employees were killed in Midlothian when the helicopter crashed during a test flight. The main rotor mast of the helicopter separated just below the head while the craft was cruising at about 600 feet. Witnesses reported that they saw the tail boom and rotor separate from the rest of the helicopter during the crash. The workers killed were a pilot and a mechanic.

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2 workers killed in natural gas explosion

Two workers were killed in a natural gas explosion in the Texas panhandle. Several other workers were hurt in the blast. The explosion happened when a bulldozer struck a pipeline, sending a massive fireball into the air. The fire burned for six hours, until the gas flow was shut off. Flames could be seen for several miles.

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Plumbing truck wreck on North Central Expressway

Two plumbers were injured in a wreck involving a plumbing truck and an SUV on North Central Expressway in Dallas. The SUV his the plumbing truck at an angle, causing substantial damage to both vehicles. The two plumbers were injured and taken to area hospitals. The SUV driver was also injured but was treated at the scene and released.

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Three dead and several injured in pipeline explosion south of Metroplex

An gas pipeline exploded in Johnson County today, killing three and injuring at least eight. The dead and injured include individuals who were working on the pipeline when the blast occurred. Witnesses reported that they heard a loud explosion and then saw a large cloud of smoke or steam. The injured have been taken to hospitals in Johnson, Somervell and Hood counties. The blast occurred approximately 50 miles south of the DFW Metroplex.

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Man dies at drill site in NW Tarrant County

A 25 year old worker was killed at a drill site near Eagle Mountain Lake in NW Tarrant County. The man, Silverio Rubio-Loredo, was working on the west shore of the lake and east of Farm Road 730. He was working in an elevated position when he was fatally struck in the head with a piece of equipment. Rubio-Loredo was employed by Express Energy, a contractor. XTO Energy is the well operator at the site.

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Teachers and students sickened by gas leak at school

Two teachers and five students were sickened by a natural gas leak at Crowley Ninth Grade Campus. The gas leak occurred in a science classroom and came from a line designated for use by a Bunsen burner. The teachers and students complained of dizziness and other symptoms, and were transported by ambulances to Hugely Memorial Medical Center for treatment and observation. The campus was evacuated while firefighters located the leak and shut off gas to the affected part of the building.

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Convenience store clerk killed while on duty

A convenience store clerk was shot to death during a robbery in Arlington. The robbery occurred at the store, in the 4500 block of South Bowen Road. The clerk, 54 year old Prem Sharma, was found by customers in the store who also called police and paramedics. Sharma died at the scene.

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Employee loses arm in Fort Worth meat plant accident

A man's arm was severed from his body in what one emergency responder called a "traumatic amputation" at a Fort Worth meat plant. The accident occurred at Frontier Meats on Grove Street, at a facility that specializes in gourmet meats. The worker was transferred by air ambulance to Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the accident.

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Acid spill in Fort Worth injures four

Two construction workers and two officers were injured, and a firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion, after a release of acid fumes at a Dannon Co. yogurt plant in Fort Worth. Firefighters closed streets around the plant for hours while the spill was contained and cleaned up. One construction worker, one officer and the firefighter were taken to area hospitals for treatment. Investigators say that a tank containing a diluted form of peracetic acid, a substance used to clean machinery in the plant, came into contact with some type of organic substance. The reactions created vapors that escaped through a lid on the tank.

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On-duty Dallas police officer injured in hit-and-run

An on-duty Dallas police officer, in uniform and driving in a marked police car, was injured Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident. The accident occurred on C.F. Hawn Freeway, also known as State Highway 175. The officer, Samantha Matje, was traveling westbound when her car was sideswiped, which caused her to collide with a third vehicle. Office Matje was taken to Baylor Medical Center and is in fair condition. Investigators are seeking the driver of the first car, which should have heavy front-end damage.

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Grapevine employer fined by OSHA for health & safety violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently fined Grapevine-based Fore Machine Co. more than $70,000 for failing to adequately protect its workers from potentially harmful exposure to lead. Fore is a machined parts manufacturer, and the alleged violations occurred at its Haltom City facility. Violations include failing to provide respiratory protection to workers, failure to medically evaluate workers and inadequate training on the use of respirators.

OSHA standards are implemented in order to protect workers from on the job injuries and job-related illnesses. Exposure to high levels of lead can damage the brain and other organs.

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Two workers hurt at industrial site in Fort Worth

One worker was burned and another was injured Tuesday in a fire at Texas Industrial Scrap Iron and Metal in north Fort Worth. The injured workers were working outside cutting metal containers with a torch when some of the materials ignited. Authorities believe that the containers may have had some kind of flammable contents.

One man suffered second- and third-degree burns over the right side of his body. The other man's hand was injured while battling the fire. The man who was burned was taken to Parkland Hospital in Dallas.

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North Richland Hills Chase Bank employee hurt in robbery

A Chase Bank employee was injured today when he attempted to stop a robbery at the bank's North Richland Hills branch.

The robber posed as a Chase Bank employee. He had what appeared to be a Chase Bank identification badge in his possession. He started his crime by asking to speak to the branch manager. At some point the robber gained access to an undisclosed amount of money, which he grabbed and ran away with. A real employee was injured when he attempted to thwart the robber's escape. Fortunately the employees were minor.

The robber is still at large. Witnesses describe him as a white male in his 30s, medium height, medium build, dressed in Chase Bank attire.

Statistics on Texas on the job fatalities

A recently report has analyzed on-the-job fatalities in Texas. Nationally, there are about 5,000 work-related fatalities per year, about 500 of which involve workers in Texas.

The data show that transportation incidents are the leading cause of about 45% of Texas work fatalities. Assault and violent acts account for nearly 20% of deaths on the job. Fires, explosions (such as the recent explosion in the gulf that caused the Gulf Oil Spill), exposure to harmful substances, electrocution, and exposure to caustic or noxious substances are also major causes of work related deaths in Texas.

More motor vehicle workers are involved in fatal accidents than any other worker, and most of those fatalities were due to transportation incidents. Construction workers are also frequently killed on the job. Approximately 94% of work fatalities are men, while only 6% are women.

Dallas sanitation worker found dead at landfill

The body of a Dallas sanitation worker was found yesterday at the McCommas Bluff Landfill in Dallas. Police identified the man as Roderick Terrell, a brush truck driver.

Mr. Terrell was on the job at the landfill when he was last seen. Coworkers discovered his empty, still running truck about two hours after he checked in at the landfill to unload his truck. A search for Mr. Terrell then began. His body was found the next day.

Authorities believe that this is the first on-duty fatality at the landfill. The medical examiner is determining a cause of death for Mr. Terrell. Authorities do not suspect foul play.

A memorial service for Mr. Terrell will be held in the coming days.

Census worker death toll: Six

Six census workers have died this year on the job so far. Three of the workers were in Texas, including two workers in Lubbock who were killed in a traffic accident involving a tanker truck.

The Census Bureau has not released many details regarding the deaths of its workers. The bureau has increased its training for its employees, to help them stay alert of possible dangers on the job. Census workers will work in teams in areas that are considered particularly high risk.

In the 2000 census, 13 workers were killed in traffic accidents and one worker was attacked by a dog.

Three workers injured in explosion and fire at Medical City Dallas Hospital

A recent explosion followed by a fire injured three workers at Medical City Dallas Hospital. Investigators believe the incident occurred when a contractor attempted to transfer power, causing an electrical short. The explosion occurred in an outbuilding near the hospital's loading docks. Early estimates are that damages to the property total $300,000. Two of the injured workers were airlifted to Parkland Memorial Hospital, while the third worker was treated at Medical City.

Gulf Coast BP Oil Spill

Fears | Nachawati is available to assist victims of the Gulf Oil Spill who may need legal help. Our firm represents individuals and companies that are victims of the apparent negligence of the owners and operators of the rig. Our clients include crew members, commercial fishermen, shrimpers, charter boat operators, business owners and property owners.

Efforts to cap the spill and begin recovery are ongoing and it cannot be said when they will succeed. It is clear, even at this early juncture, that the losses suffered by Gulf Coast workers, property owners and businesses will total millions.

If you were injured in the explosion or believe you have a case for loss of business, property damage, etc., we would be happy to speak with you. If you were injured as part of the clean up or recover operations, you may also be entitled to compensation from the owner and operator of the drill. Call us at 1.866.705.7584 today to discuss your rights and the compensation you may be entitled to recover.

Employers liable for distracted driving?

A recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute showed that a truck driver is more than 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident if the driver is texting while driving. Perhaps in light of this study, and other recent studies showing the dangers of distracted driving, the U.S. Department of Transportation has officially banned texting by commercial drivers. The ban applies to all interstate drivers who carry cargo and/or passengers for hire, and also to interstate bus drivers who transport individuals for any purpose.

At the same time, more and more employers are giving their employees smart phones and expecting them to stay connected to the office at all times, even while in transit.

The blurring of work and personal time raises questions of liability when an individual is involved in an accident. If a driver crashes while texting or checking email for work purposes, should the crash be treated as an on-the-job accident? Is the employer potentially liable to third parties injured by their employees' distracted driving? Texas law and Texas courts are just beginning to grapple with these new, complicated areas. If you have been injured while texting or emailing for work, or if you were injured by someone who may have been texting or emailing on behalf of their employer, contact the personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal assistance. To speak with one of our Texas work accident lawyers, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Asbestos found in local Kroger grocery

Workers recently uncovered asbestos in a Kroger grocery store in Denton. The asbestos was located in a floor, and workers uncovered it while tearing out tile. The store was closed to customers while the asbestos was removed.

Asbestos is a mineral that can be worked into long, flexible fibers. Decades ago it was a popular addition to products such as floor tiles, siding and insulation. Its use has been outlawed, since inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and other disorders. Asbestos products remain installed in many homes, businesses, schools, manufacturing facilities and other buildings.

OSHA cites contractor for safety violations at Cowboys Stadium

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has cited Birdair, Inc., a roofing subcontractor, for safety violations related to a December incident where two maintenance workers slipped on an icy roof and fell. The workers slid about 260 feet down the domed roof, until they caught a gutter. One worker broke his leg and suffered head and chest trauma, and the other suffered a back injury.

OSHA proposed $45,000 in penalties for two violations related to safety equipment and training. Although the workers were wearing fall protection gear, they were not properly tied off.

Bullet from apparent suicide enters Starbucks, threatening employees and customers

A bullet Thursday passed through a man's head and soared through a Starbucks drive-up window in Grapevine. The shooter, who later died from his wounds, was sitting on his front porch when the bullet was fired. The bullet entered the Starbucks through the open window. After whizzing past employees and customers, including one man who reports being within one foot of the line of fire, the bullet eventually lodged itself into a bathroom wall. Fortunately, it appears that no employee or customer was physically injured in this bizarre incident.

If you have been injured in a work accident in Texas, contact the personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal assistance. To speak with one of our Texas work accident lawyers, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Tow truck driver fatally injured

Adam Lopez, a tow truck driver, was fatally injured Wednesday when he was struck while trying to remove a vehicle from I-20 in Eastland County. Mr. Lopez was hit by a pickup truck. He was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth where he died a few hours later.

Frisco workers' compensation insurer taken over by Oklahoma regulators

The Oklahoma Department of Insurance have assumed control of Frisco-based insurer Imperial Casualty and Indemnity Insurance Co. Citing insolvency and a pattern of illegal transactions, Oklahoma seeks to put this insurer in receivership permanently.

Imperial Casualty and Indemnity Insurance Co. has provided workers' compensation insurance to Texas businesses, according to the Texas Department of Insurance. Texas is closely monitoring this insurer and may take steps to protect the insureds companies in this state and their employees.

Normally employees who suffer on the job injuries should pursue justice for their injuries through the workers compensation system. Fortunately for employees, they still have a right to sue for on the job injuries even if their employer does not carry workers compensation insurance. These cases can be complex, and an injured worker can greatly benefit from representation by an attorney who can help them get the compensation they deserve.

If you have been injured in a work accident in Texas, time is of the essence and you should pursue your claims against potentially liable parties as soon as possible. The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati would be happy to discuss your rights with you.

Crash of three semis leaves one dead

Three semis and two pickup trucks were involved in a five-vehicle wreck near Cleburne very early Saturday morning. The wreck left the highway shut down hours, and debris was strewn for a quarter mile stretch along Highway 67.

Police say that one semi clipped an oncoming tractor-trailer, forcing the first semi into the path of another big rig. The driver of the first semi was killed instantly. One of the surviving tractor-trailer drivers was taken to the hospital. The drivers of the pickup trucks did not require immediate medical attention.

If you have been injured in a work accident in Texas, contact the personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal assistance. To speak with one of our Texas work accident lawyers, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Texas construction worker killed after building collapses

A Texas man was killed in a construction site accident at Palestine High School on Thursday morning.

The work accident victim, a 26-year-old man whose name has not been released, was working under a portable building which had recently been moved to the PHS campus.

Preliminary investigations into the construction site accident indicate that the ground was saturated because of recent rainfall. As a result, the portable building shifted and fell off of the supporting jacks underneath it, killing the man working beneath the building.

The floor of the portable structure had to be cut in order to reach the victim who was trapped under the building, according to police. Once the work accident victim was reached, he was apparently already deceased.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Pearce Gary Thomas, the Anderson County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace.

Click here to read more on this Texas construction site work accident.

If you have been injured in a work accident in Texas, contact the personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal assistance. To speak with one of our Texas work accident lawyers, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Construction worker killed on the job at Texas work site

A 25-year-old worker was killed at a construction site in Texas Friday afternoon when he was pinned to a sewer main after the walls of the trench he was working in collapsed.

The construction site accident victim was Mexican national Rigoberto Tovar. Around noon on Friday, Tovar was working to install a storm sewer line located approximately 10-feet underground at an intersection in Alamo City, Texas.

At the time of the workplace accident, Tovar was standing in a 6-foot-deep trench. The earthen walls suddenly gave way, knocking Tovar into the sewer main. He was killed instantly.

Tovar was working for M Construction of McAllen when the work accident occurred. The company is a private contractor that was hired by the city of Alamo to complete the road expansion project.

An investigation into the accident is being conducted by OSHA to determine whether all proper safety protocols were followed.

To read more on Tovar’s Texas workplace accident, click here for the complete article.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a workplace accident in Texas, contact the work accident attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice. You can email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

3 Texas men injured in construction site accident

An accident at a Texas construction site on Thursday afternoon left three workers injured. Two were sent to area hospitals.

At the time of the accident, the three workers were setting decking on tresses. The job site was located at Weatherford Ridge Shopping Center. The workplace accident occurred a when a load of plywood shifted, knocking over the tresses.

According to Weatherford Fire Chief George Teague, all three men were injured when the tresses fell.

One suffered only minor injuries, but another worker suffered head injuries and a compound wrist fracture. He was taken to Weatherford Regional Medical Center by air ambulance. The third worker, who was complaining of back pain, was taken to the same hospital via ground ambulance.

Teague says that all three of the men were conscious and talking when rescuers arrived on the scene.

To read more on this Texas construction site accident, click here for the complete article.

If you or someone you love has been injured at a construction site or other workplace accident in Texas, contact the work accident attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today. To receive free legal assistance with your potential workplace accident claim, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Fort Worth, Texas, worker killed in workplace accident at Dannon Yogurt plant

On February 13th, a worker at Dannon’s yogurt plant located in the medical district of Forth Worth, Texas, became trapped in some machinery. The victim, Tri Tran of Fort Worth, suffered head and chest injuries in his workplace accident. He died six days later as a result of those injuries, according to a statement released by the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office.

Tran worked for the plant as a maintenance mechanic. He became pinned near the ceiling by a scissor lift, which is an electronically controlled platform that’s used for changing light bulbs.

At this point, it remains unclear whether the workplace accident was caused by an equipment failure or some other factor.

OSHA has begun its investigation into the fatal workplace accident, but, says agency spokeswoman Elizabeth Todd, no details will be released while the investigation is ongoing.

According to Dannon spokesman Michael Neuwirth, the company does not have conclusive evidence about what happened. The company is, along with OSHA, conducting an investigation into what caused Tran’s entrapment and blunt force injury.

The medical examiner’s office has said that there is no evidence that foul play was involved in the work accident.

For more on this Fort Worth, Texas, workplace accident, click here to access the full article.

If you have been injured on the job in Texas, contact the workplace accident attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice. You can email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Texas man files lawsuit against employer after developing skin problems on the job

A Texas dishwasher has asked an appellate court to reinstate his work injury lawsuit against Dowlen Oaks Retirement Center.

In his work injury lawsuit, plaintiff Gary Stallworth alleges that his skin problems are a result of his employer failing to adequately train him in how to properly wash dishes. The original Texas work injury lawsuit was filed in November of 2007.

Stallworth alleged that he began to experience a skin problem when washing dishes for Dowlen Oaks on November 28, 2005. According to Stallworth, he was told by doctors that his skin condition was caused by the way he was washing dishes.

A year after the lawsuit was filed, proceedings were halted as Dowlen Oaks and Stallworth agreed to enter into arbitration. In July of 2009, Dowlen was granted a no evidence motion for summary judgment by the arbitrator.

As a result of the unfavorable outcome, Stallworth is seeking to enter out of arbitration and get back into civil court.

Stallworth’s suit accuses Dowlen Oaks of negligence. He is seeking damages for lost wages, medical expenses, mental anguish and physical pain as well as compensatory damages.

Click here to read more about Stallworth’s work injury lawsuit.

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the work accident attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. You can email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Texas construction worker injured in 20-foot fall

A Texas construction worker was severely injured Wednesday morning after falling into a 20-foot, uncovered shaft at San Antonio college.

The name of the construction site accident victim has not yet been released. However, it has been reported by Derrick Patten, deputy chief for Alamo Colleges District Police Department, that the man was working at the Nail Technical Center at around 7:45 a.m. when he fell into the shaft.

The workplace accident victim was still conscious when taken to Brooke Army Medical Center. He had suffered a leg injury and severe head injuries.

The hole into which the construction site accident victim fell drops onto a lower concrete platform where the mechanical equipment is stored.

The victim was pulled out of the hole by the San Antonio Fire Department’s technical rescue team.

At this time, it remains unclear why the hole was open and not covered, as it usually is, by a metal grate. It is also unclear whether the worker was wearing a hardhat.

For more on this Texas workplace accident, click here for the complete article.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace accident, contact the Texas personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal assistance. To speak with one of our experienced Texas workplace accident attorneys, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

When can I bring a personal injury claim for an on-the-job injury?

If you are injured in a workplace accident and your employer subscribes to workers’ compensation, then workers’ compensation benefits may be your only recourse. However, this is not always the case. There are times when an injured employee, even one who is covered by workers’ compensation, can still bring a personal injury claim after a workplace accident.

Here are four common situations where an injured worker may be able to bring a personal injury claim in addition to a workers’ compensation claim:

1. Your injury occurred on someone else’s property: In the course of their duties, employees sometimes have to perform work on remote job sites. For example, a delivery person spends much of their work day at places other than their employer’s premises. If you are injured in a workplace accident that occurred somewhere other than your employer’s place of business, then you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against the owner of the property where you were injured.

2. Your injury is the result of an intentional tort: If your employer had an actual intent to harm you, then you are not barred by workers’ compensation from bringing a personal injury claim directly against your employer.

3. Your injury was caused by a third party on your employer’s premises: Sometimes an employee’s injuries are caused by a third party who happens to be on their employer’s property. For instance, a worker could be hit by a delivery truck dropping off supplies or struck by an object dropped by a contractor performing maintenance work. In those cases, the injured worker may be able to pursue a personal injury claim against the third party and perhaps even the third party’s employer.

4. Your injury was caused by a malfunctioning or defective product: If you were injured by a tool or piece of equipment that was unreasonably dangerous or defective, then you may be able to bring a product liability suit against the manufacturer of that tool or piece of equipment. A product liability claim, in these cases, could be brought in addition to a workers’ compensation claim.

If you have been injured in a workplace accident, contact the Texas workplace accident attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today to learn more about your legal rights. To receive free legal advice, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.

Worst job in America: Oil rig and gas pipeline worker

According to a story recently published by Forbes magazine, oil rig and gas pipeline workers have the worst job in America for 2010.

The survey, which was conducted by CareerCast, based its decision on five criteria:
1. Stress
2. Physical demands
3. Work environment
4. Pay
5. Hiring outlook

Job titles held by oil rig and gas pipeline workers include driller, roughneck, roustabout and toolpusher.

There is no question that the work of gas pipeline and oil rig workers is extremely physically demanding. It is not uncommon for these workers to put in 12-hour days, during which time they are working on slippery surfaces while operating heavy machinery.

As for work environment, oil rig and gas pipeline workers face some of the most treacherous working conditions of all occupations. The deadlines and time frames within which oil must be produced means that oil rig and gas pipeline workers face tremendous pressure to work as quickly as possible, which means safety concerns often take the backseat.

Common causes of workplace accidents in oil rig sites include:
• Malfunctioning machinery
• Incorrectly installed equipment
• Lack of proper safety training
• Explosions
• Fires
• Slip and falls
• Gas leaks
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and substances
• Falling objects
• Faulty communication
• Violations of OSHA standards
• Improperly maintained equipment and tools
• Rig or derrick collapses

When something goes wrong on an oil rig or gas pipeline work site, the consequences can be tragic. Injuries suffered by oil rig and gas pipeline workers in workplace accidents include:
• Broken bones
• Back, neck and shoulder injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Skull fractures
• Amputations
• Burns
• Electrocutions
• Paralysis

The study cited in the Forbes article is further proof of the highly dangerous nature of oil rig and gas pipeline work. If you have been injured while working on a gas pipeline or oil rig, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries.

The workplace accident attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can evaluate your case to help you determine who is responsible for your oil rig or gas pipeline accident. In addition to workers’ compensation, it is sometimes possible to bring a personal injury lawsuit against a third party, which means you will obtain greater compensation than you would have through insurance alone.

Third parties who may be responsible for your gas pipeline or oil rig accident include contractors, company men, equipment owners or lessors, drilling contractors, tool or machinery manufacturers and subcontractors.

To receive free legal advice from a Texas workplace accident attorney, email Fears | Nachawati today, or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.322.6898.

Texas worker files lawsuit after suffering on-the-job injury at grocery store

A Texas man has filed a work accident lawsuit against his employer after he was injured while on the job at a grocery store.

Donato Arce, who does not specify how he was injured, says he was hurt while working for Retail Investors of Texas, which does business as Mercado de Familia.

Because Mercado de Familia does not carry workers’ compensation insurance, the company is responsible for all of his injuries, says Arce.

Damages cited in Arce’s work accident lawsuit include medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish and lost income.

According to the lawsuit, Mercado de Familia is responsible for Arce’s injuries because of the company’s knowledge of the dangerous condition on its premises and the unreasonable risk of harm that it posed to employees. The lawsuit further alleges that the company failed to rectify the dangerous condition and failed to reduce the risk of harm to Arce.

To read more about Arce’s Texas work accident lawsuit, click here for the complete article.

If you have been injured on the job, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. You can email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.

Texas family awarded $10 million in damages for wrongful death of crane operator

A Louisiana oilfield-construction company has been ordered to pay $10 million in damages to the family of a Texas worker who was crushed to death in a crane accident.

The victim was Adrian Flores, a 50-year-old crane operating who was working for Gulf Marine Fabricators near Ingleside, Texas. The company is a subsidiary of Houma, Louisiana-based Gulf Island Fabrication. Gulf Island Fabrication builds vessels and structures that are used in the marine, oil and gas industries.

Texas district court judge Joel Johnson awarded Flores’ wife and six children slightly more than $10 million dollars for Flores’ wrongful death as well as the family’s pain and suffering. In doing so, he reduced the $11.1 million verdict awarded by a San Patricio jury in January.

The workplace accident occurred in April of 2008 when Flores, along with three other crane operators, was attempting to lift a 1,200-ton piece of offshore platform with a crane.

At some point, a boom on Flores’ crane became loose, which threw the load off balance and onto the crane’s cab.

According to trial testimony, Flores, who had worked at the same job site for 10 years, was considered to be one of the best crane operators there.

An attorney for Gulf Island Fabrication says the company plans to appeal the judgment.

For more on this Texas workplace accident, see the full article in the Daily Comet.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a workplace accident in Texas, contact the personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice. To speak with one of our experienced workplace accident attorneys, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.

Texas worker files lawsuit over injuries suffered in crane accident

A Texas man is suing after being struck by the load of a moving crane while working at BP’s Texas City refinery.

The plaintiff, Francisco Cantu, is suing BP Products North America Inc. and Maxim Crane Works L.P. over the October 2008 workplace accident.

According to the lawsuit, a load being moved by a crane swung around and struck Cantu. Cantu, as a result, became trapped between the bundles and the tarp support.

The suit alleges that the crane accident was caused by improper crane operation, improper lifting techniques, improper rigging and improper supervision.

Cantu states that he was forced to undergo back surgery as a result of the crane accident and needs additional medical care for his head and neck.

Cantu’s crane accident was no isolated incident, according to his lawsuit, which states, “More than five years ago, BP management identified lifting incidents as one of the major safety issues at the BP Texas City plant yet nothing has been done to correct these problems.”

For more on this crane accident lawsuit, see the full article here.

Crane accidents such as the one suffered by Cantu are all too common an occurrence in Texas and at construction sites around the country. OSHA estimates that there are an average of 89 crane-related fatalities in the United States each year.

Of those crane accident fatalities, 32% are caused by a crane operator being struck by a heavy load. An additional 27% occur when the crane comes into contact with a live power line, electrocuting the operator.

Other causes of crane accidents include:

• Crane overturning
• Improper assembly or disassembly
• Lack of adequate training
• Crane boom collapse
• Rigging failures

With nearly 100,000 cranes used in construction each year in the United States, it is not surprising that so many workers fall victim to crane accidents. Because cranes pose such a serious risk, OSHA requires that crane operators be at least 18 years of age, and they must satisfy specific training requirements.

It’s not just operators who are injured by cranes. Individuals working in areas where a crane is being operated are at risk, too. That is why it is critical that proper lines of communication remain open between the crane operator and workers in the vicinity.

If you have been injured in a crane accident or other workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal assistance. To speak with one of our workplace accident attorneys at no charge, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.

Six mistakes people make after being injured in a workplace accident

All too often injured people with valid workplace accident claims are denied compensation due to an avoidable mistake. Preserve your claim and ensure that you receive the compensation you are due by avoiding these common mistakes of people injured in work accidents:

1. Failing to report their injury: If you have been hurt in a workplace accident, the first thing you should do is report your injury to your employer. Even if you think your injury is only minor, you should still take steps to properly document your workplace accident. What seems like a minor injury today may prove to be much more serious in the weeks or months to come.

2. Failing to seek medical attention in a timely manner: If you wait too long to seek treatment for your injuries, this can be seen by the insurance company as a sign that you were not seriously injured.

3. Failing to have your pain documented in your medical records: Pain and suffering are not always outwardly visible. In order to prove the full extent of your injuries, your medical records must reflect the pain you have experienced. It is important that you communicate openly and honestly with your physician.

4. Failing to document the effect that your injury has had on your ability to work: Similarly, your medical records should accurately reflect the way that your injuries have interfered with your ability to perform the duties of your job. Your medical records are extremely important evidence for proving your workplace injury claim. The more complete your medical records, the better chance you have of recovering full compensation for your workplace accident.

5. Missing doctor’s appointments: You want your medical records to show that you are committed to your recovery. Failing to show up for your appointments gives the insurance company reason to question the severity of your injuries.

6. Ending medical treatment too soon: Insurance companies will see a termination of your treatment as proof that your injuries must be fully healed. It is critical that you see your treatment through to its conclusion.

If you have been injured in a workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. Our workplace accident attorneys will ensure that you don’t make a mistake that could cost you your case. To receive free legal assistance, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.