Blog Posts in November, 2014

• Posted By Odegaard and Braukmann 28-Nov-2014

  Oil Field Accident Involves High-pressure Water Line For Fracking

  A November 13 oil field accident related to fracking has taken the life of a Halliburton worker. He and two other Halliburton employees were attempting to thaw out a frozen high-pressure water line at about 9:75 a.m. when the accident occurred. A ...

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• Posted By Odegaard and Braukmann 28-Nov-2014

  Motorcylist Injured In Alleged Hit-and-Run Billings Truck Accident

  Billings police have reported a hit-and-run truck accident involving a pickup and a motorcycle. According to a police spokesman, the collision occurred at about 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 8. Driver Allegedly Flees The Scene The Billings Gazette ...

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• Posted By Odegaard and Braukmann 20-Nov-2014

  Don't Climb the Office Ladder to Workplace Injury

  You like the holidays so much that your desk is the first one at worked decked out in decorations. Or maybe you're the only one agile enough to negotiate the office ladder. Whatever the case, you're in charge of putting up the lights, ...

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• Posted By Odegaard and Braukmann 20-Nov-2014

  What a Montana teen's car accident shows us about the costs and questions of vehicular crashes

  A recent article about a Montana high school student who was able to return to playing football after a devastating car accident is an inspiring story of resilience and hope. It also highlights some of the profound struggles of motor vehicle accident ...

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• Posted By Odegaard and Braukmann 13-Nov-2014

  Familiarizing Yourself With Montana's Worker's Compensation Rules

  The Montana laborers' compensation laws affect almost all businesses and employees within the state. These types of laws offer safeguards for employees who obtain injuries or become handicapped while at work to make certain they're able to ...

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• Posted By Odegaard and Braukmann 13-Nov-2014

  Workplace Safety Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Injury and Workers Compensation

  Industrial and manufacturing industries are naturally high-risk work environments. If you’re new to working in this type of area, understanding the potential safety risks can help you to avoid serious injury. Here’s a look at some of the ...

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• Posted By Odegaard and Braukmann 7-Nov-2014

  The Basics of Montana's Anti-Discrimination Law

  Even though you're not a lawyer, you probably already know that it's against state law to refuse to hire someone based on race. However, the anti-discrimination statutes managed by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry cover more ...

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• Posted By Odegaard and Braukmann 7-Nov-2014

  Billings Collision Allegedly Sends Pickup Into Pedestrian Walking Dog

  A collision involving two vehicles in Billings resulted in injury to both a pedestrian and his pet dog, according to KTVQ News. A Billings police spokesman stated that the incident occurred during the evening of Friday, October 31, just after 5 p.m. ...

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