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Lake of the Ozarks Boat Accident Sends Five to Hospital
A serious Missouri boating accident on the Lake of the Ozarks recently tossed seven people into the water, according to an article in the Columbia Tribune. Five of the people involved in the accident...
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With Back-to-School Events in Full Swing in Missouri, Think 15-Passenger Van...
Fifteen-passenger vans are a popular way to move sports teams, extracurricular groups, church groups, and others when passenger cars don’t have enough seats but a full-sized bus isn’t necessary. While...
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Scooter Collides With Pickup, Leaves Missouri Woman Injured
A Cape Girardeau traffic accident left a college student in critical condition at a St. Louis hospital after her scooter collided with a pickup truck, according to a recent news report from KFVS. She...
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Missouri Airplane Crash Leaves Pilot, Journalist with Minor Injuries
A small aircraft that crash-landed at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport recently left the plane’s pilot and a journalist who was riding along with minor injuries, according to an article in the Southeast...
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Mechanical Problems May Cause Motorcycle Accidents in Missouri
Not all Missouri motorcycle accidents are caused by a motorcyclist’s or driver’s mistake or carelessness. Some serious accidents are triggered when the motorcycle develops a mechanical problem....
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Tips for Preventing Dog Bite Injuries in St. Charles County
If you live in St. Charles County, Missouri, you may share your home with a dog. Most of them are faithful, well-behaved pets, but even a trained dog may bite under the right circumstances, and dog...
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Missouri Legislature to Consider Bicycle Reflective-Vest Safety Bill
The Missouri legislature is considering a bill that would require bicyclists on Missouri roads to wear a reflective safety vest. The bill, HB 1937, was introduced by Representative John Cauthorn of...
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4.7 Million Toyota Vehicles Recalled For Window Switch Defect
Over 4.7 million Toyota vehicles in several countries were recalled recently amid concerns that improper lubricants used in the driver’s side automatic window switches could lead to a fire. The recall...
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Protect Yourself and Others: Report St. Louis County Dog Bites
If you or someone you love is bitten by a dog in St. Louis County, your first step should always be to get the necessary medical help. However, you can also help protect yourself and others in St....
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Safety Tips for a Safe and Fun Halloween in Missouri
Kids and kids-at-heart love Halloween for the chance to dress up in their favorite costumes, go trick-or-treating, or enjoy fun and games at a local party. However, Halloween is one of the busiest...
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Elderly Bloomfield, Missouri Man Dies in Rollaway Vehicle Accident
An 82-year-old man from Bloomfield lost his life recently when an unoccupied vehicle that began to roll away ran him over, according to an article in the Daily Statesman.According to investigators from...
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OSHA Announces the Top Ten Workplace Safety Violations in 2012
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for enforcing workplace safety regulations and for keeping track of accidents, injuries, and violations. Recently, OSHA...
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Springfield, Missouri Sees Increase in Car-Bicycle Crashes
A recent spike in the number of collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles in Springfield and other Missouri cities has left officials baffled as to the cause, according to a recent article from...
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Missouri American Water Company Faces OSHA Fine After Worker Death
After the death of a worker following the Joplin, Missouri tornado last year, the Missouri American Water Company is now facing total fines of $140,000 from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health...
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MoDOT Limits Thanksgiving Construction, But Drivers Still Need to Practice...
In order to improve safety and traffic flow over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is temporarily stopping construction on the interstates and state highways...
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Sneezing Fit Causes Crash that Claims Kansas City, Missouri Driver’s Life
A sneezing fit has been blamed for a Missouri car collision that claimed the life of a Kansas City woman and left her toddler in need of emergency medical care, according to a recent article in the...
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Thanksgiving Accidents in Missouri Cause Deaths, Injuries
Several accidents over the Thanksgiving holiday left Missouri residents across the state with serious injuries, according to an article in the Joplin Globe, and a few accidents even claimed lives.Two...
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CPSC Offers Safe Toy Coloring Book to Teach Children Toy Safety
When kids see the pile of holiday presents waiting just for them, toy safety is often the last thing on their minds. However, both children and adults have jobs to do when it comes to practicing toy...
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Understanding Herniated Disk Injuries
Herniated disk injuries occur in the spine, which consists of bones called vertebrae that are stacked on top of one another. Between each pair of vertebrae is a piece of cartilage known as a “disk.”...
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Cybex Recalls Leg Press Workout Machine Due to Injury Risks
Every New Year, thousands of Missourians make the resolution to exercise more frequently and improve health. Unfortunately, when exercise equipment contains hidden defects, the results of exercising...
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