Recently an explosion at a U.S. Navy base injured eight employees. According to a Fox News report, the incident occurred at Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, New Jersey, resulting in one worker being hospitalized with serious injuries and the rest suffering minor injuries including smoke inhalation. Reports indicate that the workers were inside a boathouse performing boat
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New Study Finds Use for Breast Cancer Drugs in Lung Cancer Treatment
A recent report posted on FoxNews.com noted that researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research in London have found a new use for previously developed breast and ovarian cancer drugs in the treatment of lung cancer. The study, published in the journal Oncogene, found that the poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) drug could be of use in treating
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Failing Seat Belts Behind Recall of 342,000 Tacoma Vehicles
The New Jersey seat belt defect attorneys of Blume Forte recently learned that Toyota Motor Corporation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall for a total of 342,451 vehicles that feature Tacoma Access Cabs. Reports from Toyota indicate that problems with the seat belt assembly can put occupants in danger during a crash.
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New Study Reveals 11 Industry Groups with the Highest Rate of Serious On-the-Job Injuries
A report released by Allsup, a provider of Social Security Disability Insurance representation across the nation, provided statistical information regarding those industries with the highest rate of serious worker injuries. According to an article posted on Claims Journal.com, the data in the Allsup report was from the U.S. Department of Labor’s statistics and published in the
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Water-Absorbing Balls Recalled for Serious Child Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall for 14,200 units of Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls manufactured by Be Amazing! Toys. Reports indicate that the toys pose a serious hazard for children in the event that they should be swallowed due to their size-increasing capabilities. Due to the soft and colorful nature of the
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