A construction worker was seriously injured while working in the median of the Garden State Parkway, but was rescued by a police officer, according to NJ.com. The man received a deep laceration when the chopsaw he was working with malfunctioned and hit him in the chest. According to reports, the 31-year-old construction worker was working with
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Study Finds Similarities Between 12 Types of Cancer Tumors
Scientists from the National Institutes of Health’s Cancer Genome Atlas found that their studies have revealed strong similarities between 12 different types of cancer tumors. As reported by The Los Angeles Times, sequencing technologies and computing methods used by researchers found similarities in the molecular profiles of the tumors. Those involved with the study examined tumors
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Gree Recalls 2.2 Million Dehumidifiers for Property Damage-Causing Fire Hazards
Gree Electric Appliances has issued a recall with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for dehumidifiers that present a serious fire and burn injury risk. The company is recalling 2.2 million products in the U.S. and an additional 52,500 in Canada, with 12 dehumidifier brands affected. According to reports, dehumidifiers included in the recall have
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Investigation Finds Serious Hazards Led to New Jersey Construction Worker’s Injury-Causing Fall
As reported in an article posted on EHS Today, recent investigations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have found that a New Jersey construction worker’s dangerous fall was due to worksite hazards. Additionally, the construction company running the worksite had been repeatedly cited by the organization for similar hazards in the past. Reports indicate
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193,000 Suzuki Vehicles Recalled Over Defective Airbags
In association with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. has issued a recall for a total of 193,936 vehicles. As reported in an Associated Press article posted on USA Today, the cars and SUVs included in the recall may have a defective airbag sensor for the front-passenger seat (OCS sensor).
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