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A workplace safety investigation in Nova Scotia found no violations in the death of Walmart worker Gursimran Kaur, who died in a bakery oven 16 months ago.

The article commemorates Luis Murschetz, highlighting his typical Friday routine of sending in ideas for the weekend edition of the publication.

Following the recent death of a worker due to asphyxiation, it has come to light that another worker collapsed at the same site shortly before the incident, prompting calls for better safety measures.

Two workers were found frozen to death at a chicken factory in Norfolk, leading to guilty pleas from the companies involved regarding health and safety violations.

In Goyang City, South Korea, several construction company officials and public servants have been charged for illegal subcontracting practices that led to the death of a worker in a burial incident at a construction site.

A tragic boat collision in Livorno's port resulted in the death of a 30-year-old worker after a pilot boat capsized.

A 48-year-old construction worker was murdered in Bahia following a violent home invasion.

Russian attacks in Kherson resulted in the death of a utility worker and injuries to two others on February 24, amid ongoing aggression in the region.

Darío Lau, a 54-year-old construction worker, was beaten to death by a motorcyclist following a minor traffic incident in Berazategui, Argentina.

A woman was threatened with death by a co-worker after rejecting his advances, leading to a police investigation and subsequent search of the suspect's home in Campo Grande, Brazil.

Two individuals, a worker and a project manager, died after being sent to a hazardous site without safety kits to fix a technical failure during construction work.

The family of a public servant in Brazil is set to receive R$ 200,000 after the court ruled that his death from hantavirus was due to the municipality's negligence.

The article discusses an interview experience conducted by an AI, exploring the implications of artificial intelligence on job application processes and the feelings of discomfort it evokes in candidates.

A power plant worker, Hisashi Ouchi, faced a tragic death from radiation exposure due to a workplace accident involving a nuclear reaction.

A devastating fire in a factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan has resulted in the death of seven employees due to severe burns.

Prosecutors in South Korea are appealing the acquittal of Sampyo Group Chairman Jeong Do-won in a case related to a worker's death at a quarry, marking the first use of the Serious Accident Punishment Act.

A 30-year-old worker was found dead in the ceiling of a gas station in Sinop, Brazil, after disappearing during his shift, with officials suspecting an electric shock as the cause of death.

The CEO of the London Bagel Museum has been criminally charged for violating labor laws regarding maximum working hours and wage deductions, following a controversy surrounding a young worker's suspected death from overwork.

The NT government is reviewing the speed limit on the Sandover Highway following the death of an art centre worker in a high-speed rollover.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese highlighted the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom during discussions with Israeli president Isaac Herzog while Australia faces criticism over Israel's West Bank policies.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese has demanded transparency regarding the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom, killed in Gaza, during a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

The owners of the Cerredo mine have been charged with reckless homicide following a deadly accident that occurred in March 2025, resulting in the death of five workers.

An investigation into the death of Coupang worker Jang Deok-jun raises concerns about the Labor Department's thoroughness in examining potential overwork-related causes.

A Russian attack in Yahotyn resulted in the death of one emergency worker and injuries to another during fire mitigation efforts.

The Federal Court has ordered Bramix Concrete to reimburse the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) for death pension payments made to the widow of a worker who died in a construction accident in Campo Grande.

A worker at an Olive Garden in Pennsylvania died after diving headfirst into a deep fryer, which authorities are investigating as a possible suicide.

Coupang allegedly attempted to evade liability for the overwork-related death of worker Jang Deok-jun by focusing on evidence of his lack of work performance in CCTV video analysis requested by the government.

Coupang is accused of illegally accessing employees' health records to counter claims that overwork led to a worker's death in 2020.

A worker has died following an incident at Newmont's Tanami gold mine in Central Australia, prompting an emergency response and notifications to relevant authorities.

A surveyor working on the Transnordestina railway construction died after being run over by an excavator in Quixeramobim, Ceará, with the incident currently being investigated as an accidental death.

An outsourced worker for Equatorial died after receiving an electric shock in Aparecida de Goiânia, with the company expressing condolences and cooperating with the investigation.

A 42-year-old man died this morning after a branch fell on him while he was working in a forest near Vrbovca.

During the funeral of a protestor killed in recent demonstrations, crowds in Iran chanted 'Death to Khamenei,' highlighting ongoing unrest and the toll of the protests, which have resulted in over 3,400 deaths and 10,000 arrests according to reports.

A 55-year-old construction site guard died from a heart attack during a freezing overnight shift in Cortina d'Ampezzo, prompting Italy’s Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini to demand an investigation.

A 46-year-old worker tragically fell to his death at the former Ilva in Taranto, leading unions to call for an immediate strike in response to the incident.

A 40-year-old crane operator was killed when struck by a car while removing a truck on the N-601 road in Alcazarén, Valladolid.

A 55-year-old guard died during a freezing overnight shift at a construction site near the 2026 Winter Olympic venue in Cortina d’Ampezzo, prompting calls for an investigation by Italy’s infrastructure minister.

A sudden death during a night shift at a construction site for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics highlights concerns about working conditions in extreme weather.

Christos Politis, a humble theater worker, was found dead at home by his brother George Piatoulakis, who emphasized his desire to live in solitude away from the public eye.

A 54-year-old construction worker from the Munich district tragically fell 15 meters to his death at a construction site in Schwabing-Freimann, with his body discovered by a coworker.

The article highlights the increased suicide risk among construction workers, illustrated by a specific case of a worker's death.

A railway worker discovered the body of a 25-year-old man from Hanover lying on the tracks in Göttingen, where he seems to have been for several days, prompting an investigation into the cause of death.