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1. Workers' Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

   Workers' Memorial Day is a time to honor those who were injured or killed on the job. See how AFSCME members are leading the fight for stronger ...

2. 2 workers suffer electric shock injuries on job in Ocean City, New Jersey - YouTube

   Two private contractors were rushed to a burn center in Philadelphia after Ocean City officials said they suffered electric shock injuries on a ...

3. Worker electrocuted, coworker injured in Ocean City

   OCEAN CITY – Ocean City first responders raced to the scene a few blocks south of Roosevelt Boulevard this morning after a private contractor was ...

4. 2 vehicles crash into Newark laundromat; witnesses say several people injured - abc7NY

   Emergency crews are responding after two cars smashed into a laundromat in Newark on Monday, leaving several people injured, according to ...

5. Train collision near Jakarta kills four and hospitalises dozens as mass evacuation underway

   The train operator says the crash, on the outskirts of Jakarta, involved a commuter train and a long-distance train.

6. Shakira concert worker dies after sustaining 'crushing injuries' - USA Today

   A construction worker who was part of the crew for Shakira's upcoming show in Rio de Janeiro died after an onsite incident.

7. N.Y. paramedic injured, attacked by patient - EMS1

   Perinton Ambulance said one of its paramedics was attacked by a patient in Fairport and is recovering from injuries.

8. What Is Occupational Health? - Cleveland Clinic

   Occupational health is a field of public health that focuses on how a job affects your health. Injury and illness prevention are both key targets ...

9. Hold the Line for Safe Jobs | National Postal Mail Handlers Union

   Each April, the labor movement and working people across the country observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have tragically died on the ...

10. Shakira crew member dies after suffering 'crushing injuries' while building stage for Rio concert

    A statement posted to social media by the concert's organizers said “an accident this Sunday afternoon (April 26th) tragically claimed the life of a ...