Australia -- The Emergency Medical Service Protection Association in Australia, which represents 800 Queensland paramedics and ambulance workers, have said assaults were becoming both more frequent and severe.
As a consequence, the ambulance Service bosses are becoming increasingly criticised for failing to provide adequate self-defense training to paramedics who are reportedly being assaulted at a rate of two a week, according to news.com.au.
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Showing posts with label workplace violence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label workplace violence. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Not very surprised
There' a new US based study which has been presented by the Emergency Nurses Association. The study shows that workplace violence is all too common in the nursing profession. However, it is not the co-workers, but patients and their families it stems from.
Over 3,000 nurses participated in a survey and more than half said they had experienced physically violence on the job, according to channel3000.com. What is even more alarming is that one in four said they had been subjected to a physical assault more than 20 times in the last three years.
"They'll spit, they'll pinch, they'll grab, they'll kick at you," one nurse said. She was not terribly surprised by the findings."The ones that just aren't getting what they want out of their visit, they get very verbally abusive and in your face."
Over 3,000 nurses participated in a survey and more than half said they had experienced physically violence on the job, according to channel3000.com. What is even more alarming is that one in four said they had been subjected to a physical assault more than 20 times in the last three years.
"They'll spit, they'll pinch, they'll grab, they'll kick at you," one nurse said. She was not terribly surprised by the findings."The ones that just aren't getting what they want out of their visit, they get very verbally abusive and in your face."
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Monday, July 06, 2009
Sexual assault at work
Israel -- An annual report from the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel is shedding light on the phenomenon of sexual assault in workplace environments. The number of complaints on harassment at work has risen by 12% in 2008, according to ynetnews.com.
The report which is being submitted to the Knesset (the Israeli National Assembly) is focusing on a particularly touchy subject - sexual assaults in the workplace.
Last year the number of complaints regarding sexual harassment in the workplace rose by 12%. Reports on workplace harassment reveal that 81% (!) of employees have complained of sexual harassment, 11.4% of them referring to rape and attempted rape, and 7.6% to indecent assaults.
The report which is being submitted to the Knesset (the Israeli National Assembly) is focusing on a particularly touchy subject - sexual assaults in the workplace.
Last year the number of complaints regarding sexual harassment in the workplace rose by 12%. Reports on workplace harassment reveal that 81% (!) of employees have complained of sexual harassment, 11.4% of them referring to rape and attempted rape, and 7.6% to indecent assaults.
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Friday, July 03, 2009
'Aero-solved'
Illinois -- Without pepper spray to defend himself, a cabdriver was forced to improvise when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger early Thursday morning in Elgin. He sprayed the would-be robber in the face with an aerosol deodorant, according to foxnews.com.
Police said said the 51-year-old driver felt something was wrong when the passenger changed his destination. Consequently, he discreetly placed the small canister between his legs.
When the passenger held a large knife to the driver's neck, he sprayed the robber in the eyes, causing him to drop the knife. The passenger then punched the driver, but did not seriously injure him. He took off on foot, leaving the knife behind.
Police said said the 51-year-old driver felt something was wrong when the passenger changed his destination. Consequently, he discreetly placed the small canister between his legs.
When the passenger held a large knife to the driver's neck, he sprayed the robber in the eyes, causing him to drop the knife. The passenger then punched the driver, but did not seriously injure him. He took off on foot, leaving the knife behind.
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
A "pizza the action"
Florida -- A Miramar pizza delivery driver was confronted by armed robbers, according to news.bbc.co.uk and the Florida Sun-Sentinel.
But the 40-year-old intended victim was armed with a weapon of his own ... a large pepperoni pizza.
Reportedly, he flung the hot item at the gunman, then turned hot on his heels and ran. The driver managed to make a safe getaway even though the attempted robbers fired at him as he fled.
I suppose it is perfectly OK to waste good food as long as it is for a worthy cause like this one?
But the 40-year-old intended victim was armed with a weapon of his own ... a large pepperoni pizza.
Reportedly, he flung the hot item at the gunman, then turned hot on his heels and ran. The driver managed to make a safe getaway even though the attempted robbers fired at him as he fled.
I suppose it is perfectly OK to waste good food as long as it is for a worthy cause like this one?
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Reasonable force?
It is always hard to determine how much force - and what type of force - is needed in any type of altercation.
It is very easy to be wise after the event! However, it may seem like these folks here (from Rootstown Township, Ohio) didn't have the skills and training needed to restrain a shoplifter who tried to take off - something very few have any type of experience to deal with unfortunately.
It is not too difficult if you work as a team - and if you have the proper type of techniques to hold someone (alone it is very difficult, no matter what your training might be).
What most people do wrong is to use too much weight upon a prone person - in effect choking the person to death, or using too much force on the neck or chest.
If something goes terribly wrong, you may end up being the target of a lawsuit, like the people in this case seems to be subject to.
In January 2004, a shop-lifter walked to a store parking lot after loading a cart with groceries. A manager and an employee approached the man, whereupon he attacked the employee. The two workers and two passers-by tried to restrain the man while waiting for police.
With the four men on top of him, the man died of asphyxiation from force applied to his neck and torso within minutes. A County coroner reportedly ruled the death a homicide.
It is very easy to be wise after the event! However, it may seem like these folks here (from Rootstown Township, Ohio) didn't have the skills and training needed to restrain a shoplifter who tried to take off - something very few have any type of experience to deal with unfortunately.
It is not too difficult if you work as a team - and if you have the proper type of techniques to hold someone (alone it is very difficult, no matter what your training might be).
What most people do wrong is to use too much weight upon a prone person - in effect choking the person to death, or using too much force on the neck or chest.
If something goes terribly wrong, you may end up being the target of a lawsuit, like the people in this case seems to be subject to.
In January 2004, a shop-lifter walked to a store parking lot after loading a cart with groceries. A manager and an employee approached the man, whereupon he attacked the employee. The two workers and two passers-by tried to restrain the man while waiting for police.
With the four men on top of him, the man died of asphyxiation from force applied to his neck and torso within minutes. A County coroner reportedly ruled the death a homicide.
Monday, August 04, 2008
Realtors assaulted
There has been a couple of assaults on female Realtors (real estate agents) lately. In New Zealand, a 41-year-old agent was lured to a remote Wairarapa property -- a house east of Carterton -- by a 38-year-old man Saturday morning.
The woman fought for her life and stabbed her attacker who allegedly assaulted, bound and tried to kidnap her. As the would-be kidnapper attempted to force her into the boot of his car, she made her escape by grabbing a screwdriver and stabbing him in the head.
In South Bend, Indiana (US), police said a man attacked a local Realtor as she was showing him a house for sale Friday afternoon.
As he was shown the basement, the man reportedly produced a knife, demanded money and grabbed the Realtor. The woman fought him off, and he took off while she called police.
With the current housing crisis, police now begin to worry real estate agents may be less cautious.
The woman fought for her life and stabbed her attacker who allegedly assaulted, bound and tried to kidnap her. As the would-be kidnapper attempted to force her into the boot of his car, she made her escape by grabbing a screwdriver and stabbing him in the head.
In South Bend, Indiana (US), police said a man attacked a local Realtor as she was showing him a house for sale Friday afternoon.
As he was shown the basement, the man reportedly produced a knife, demanded money and grabbed the Realtor. The woman fought him off, and he took off while she called police.
With the current housing crisis, police now begin to worry real estate agents may be less cautious.
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Lame excuses #8
Ah yes, the good old "just fell into my hand" excuse. Doesn't get any more convincing than this :-)
A certified nut-case was arrested after arguing with a security guard at a condominium in Ocean City, Pennsylvania around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to mdcoastdispatch.com
The man was banging on a window causing it to break. He then picked up a large shard of the broken glass and tried to stab the guard with it.
The security guard told police the attacker tried to climb through the hole in the glass. The man allegedly lunged at the security guard with the large piece of glass and threatened to kill him.
He had "the wildest look on his face" and he was certain he would have killed him if another man he was with hadn't interceded, the guard said.
When questioned about the incident, the man acknowledged a piece of glass might have fallen into his hand and he might have made a motion toward the guard with it.
Like I said, I doesn't get any "better" than this.
A certified nut-case was arrested after arguing with a security guard at a condominium in Ocean City, Pennsylvania around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to mdcoastdispatch.com
The man was banging on a window causing it to break. He then picked up a large shard of the broken glass and tried to stab the guard with it.
The security guard told police the attacker tried to climb through the hole in the glass. The man allegedly lunged at the security guard with the large piece of glass and threatened to kill him.
He had "the wildest look on his face" and he was certain he would have killed him if another man he was with hadn't interceded, the guard said.
When questioned about the incident, the man acknowledged a piece of glass might have fallen into his hand and he might have made a motion toward the guard with it.
Like I said, I doesn't get any "better" than this.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Looking for targets
In Japan, a 34-year-old man from Kawasaki is been charged with rape and attempted rape according to media. His latest victim was a female crew member on a first-class JR train carriage, according to yomiuri.co.jp. The rape occurred April 2 when he showed the crew member, in her 20s, into a restroom.
It is reported that the man also is charged of attempting to rape and injuring another female crew member aboard the train about one week before the rape. This assault also took place in a restroom on board the train.
"I knew female crew members were present in the first-class carriages and so I targeted them. I thought no one would notice because few passengers rode the train at that hour," the man is reported to admit.
It is reported that the man also is charged of attempting to rape and injuring another female crew member aboard the train about one week before the rape. This assault also took place in a restroom on board the train.
"I knew female crew members were present in the first-class carriages and so I targeted them. I thought no one would notice because few passengers rode the train at that hour," the man is reported to admit.
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Saturday, March 22, 2008
A fight for life
It is worth repeating; someone who believe they are fighting for their life has a tremendous amount of strength. The same goes if you decide you will not be taken down.
Is it always possible to fight back, or is it always wise to fight back? Of course not. Still, stories like this one here is a reminder of our possibilities in what may be called a worst case scenario.
Story
Canada.com reported about a 53-year-old convicted robber and rapist who attempted to rob a convenience store in Windsor, Ontario. Using a fake gun, plus a rather odd disguise made up of wig, heart-shaped shades, cowboy hat and fake beard - he lost what was referred to as a violent struggle with the 34-year-old diminutive female clerk.
A superior court judge told how the clerk thought she was going to be raped and perhaps killed. Lacerated and bloody, she believed she was fighting for both her sexual integrity and her life, the court heard.
The case prosecutor said the woman "fought valiantly" against the man. He struck the woman and held her down. But she fought back, scratching and biting the assailant, leaving "telltale marks" that police saw when he was later arrested.
The attempted robbery and rape failed because the female clerk got the better of a much larger, heavier and stronger man, the judge said.
The man walked into the store in September 2005 and demanded the keys to the place from the clerk, so that he could lock them both inside. The court was told how the man, in addition to his disguise and weapon, had a bag filled with duct tape, a knife and fake bomb.
A police report explained how the woman struggled the fake gun away from the attacker and actually hit him with it.The man fled the store after the fight, leaving his bag behind.
Is it always possible to fight back, or is it always wise to fight back? Of course not. Still, stories like this one here is a reminder of our possibilities in what may be called a worst case scenario.
Story
Canada.com reported about a 53-year-old convicted robber and rapist who attempted to rob a convenience store in Windsor, Ontario. Using a fake gun, plus a rather odd disguise made up of wig, heart-shaped shades, cowboy hat and fake beard - he lost what was referred to as a violent struggle with the 34-year-old diminutive female clerk.
A superior court judge told how the clerk thought she was going to be raped and perhaps killed. Lacerated and bloody, she believed she was fighting for both her sexual integrity and her life, the court heard.
The case prosecutor said the woman "fought valiantly" against the man. He struck the woman and held her down. But she fought back, scratching and biting the assailant, leaving "telltale marks" that police saw when he was later arrested.
The attempted robbery and rape failed because the female clerk got the better of a much larger, heavier and stronger man, the judge said.
The man walked into the store in September 2005 and demanded the keys to the place from the clerk, so that he could lock them both inside. The court was told how the man, in addition to his disguise and weapon, had a bag filled with duct tape, a knife and fake bomb.
A police report explained how the woman struggled the fake gun away from the attacker and actually hit him with it.The man fled the store after the fight, leaving his bag behind.
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Crying robber
This is just too funny...
A guy tries to rob a salesman - receives a fist by his intended victim, and takes off crying. Guess he went straight to his mum for comfort.
Story:
In Gloucester, a 32-year-old salesman punched a would-be robber trying to steal his laptop at around 2:30 p.m. on February 19, according to a police spokesperson.
The salesman was allegedly knocking on a door when the offender came up behind him and pushed him.
"The would-be robber then demanded he hand over his computer and mobile phone," the spokesperson said.
The intended victim punched the offender and he is reported to have run off empty-handed and crying.
A guy tries to rob a salesman - receives a fist by his intended victim, and takes off crying. Guess he went straight to his mum for comfort.
Story:
In Gloucester, a 32-year-old salesman punched a would-be robber trying to steal his laptop at around 2:30 p.m. on February 19, according to a police spokesperson.
The salesman was allegedly knocking on a door when the offender came up behind him and pushed him.
"The would-be robber then demanded he hand over his computer and mobile phone," the spokesperson said.
The intended victim punched the offender and he is reported to have run off empty-handed and crying.
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Monday, March 10, 2008
Hazards at work, 46
There have been several cases of violence towards real estate agents lately. Here is one of them.
Story:
In Corona, California police have arrested a 33-year-old man according to pe.com. Authorities claim the man made an appointment to see a house for sale Friday morning, then assaulted the real estate agent who came to show it.
Acting like a prospective buyer, the man allegedly arranged a meeting. When the agent showed up to the home, the man took the female agent by knifepoint into the home, according to police.
The man raped the agent after which he began stabbing her with a knife. The woman fought back and was able to get away and ran to a neighboring home.
When police arrived at about 10:45 a.m., they found the real estate agent bleeding from multiple stab wounds. The woman was taken to hospital.
Story:
In Corona, California police have arrested a 33-year-old man according to pe.com. Authorities claim the man made an appointment to see a house for sale Friday morning, then assaulted the real estate agent who came to show it.
Acting like a prospective buyer, the man allegedly arranged a meeting. When the agent showed up to the home, the man took the female agent by knifepoint into the home, according to police.
The man raped the agent after which he began stabbing her with a knife. The woman fought back and was able to get away and ran to a neighboring home.
When police arrived at about 10:45 a.m., they found the real estate agent bleeding from multiple stab wounds. The woman was taken to hospital.
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Saturday, February 02, 2008
Lame excuses #5
Today, in our series "It wasn't me - It was Mr Pee", we present you with an all too common tendency of blaming the victim: "She wanted it". After all we know it's never the perpetrator's fault, right?
Jeez...
Story:
A 27-year-old man allegedly attempted to rape a female leasing agent who was showing him an apartment in O'Fallon Lakes, Missouri, according to kctv5.com.
The man reportedly went to the apartment complex Sunday to inquire about an apartment. As the agent showed the man around, he blocked the front door and attempted to rape her, according to police.
The woman managed to escape by struggling and screamed for help.
And here comes the "I'm totally lame, and it shows" part:
This genius allegedly told authorities he had looked at the apartment with his wife the day before and "believed the agent was sending him signals that she wanted to have sex."
Jeez...
Story:
A 27-year-old man allegedly attempted to rape a female leasing agent who was showing him an apartment in O'Fallon Lakes, Missouri, according to kctv5.com.
The man reportedly went to the apartment complex Sunday to inquire about an apartment. As the agent showed the man around, he blocked the front door and attempted to rape her, according to police.
The woman managed to escape by struggling and screamed for help.
And here comes the "I'm totally lame, and it shows" part:
This genius allegedly told authorities he had looked at the apartment with his wife the day before and "believed the agent was sending him signals that she wanted to have sex."
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
More school violence
Here are three individual cases, each pointing to the huge - and vastly un- or under reported - problem of violence towards teachers.
One of the reports says: "Teachers and campus officials probably shun police reports and prosecution because they don't want to hurt the child or taint the school."
January 25, thedailyitemoflynn.com reported from Lynn, Massachusetts about a high school disciplinary meeting which turned violent.
The 20-year-old sister of a suspended student physically assaulted two teachers and threatened several others, according to the report.
January 28, dailytribune.com had a story from Oak Park, Michigan about a 17-year-old high school student being charged as an adult.
The teenager was reportedly accused of assaulting a female teacher, and the teacher says violence and threats at the school are increasing.
Then on January 29, ajc.com had an article about a female teacher from Lilburn, Georgia.
The experienced teacher was blindsided by a 12-year-old middle school student. "It was a beatdown", the newspaper says.
One of the reports says: "Teachers and campus officials probably shun police reports and prosecution because they don't want to hurt the child or taint the school."
January 25, thedailyitemoflynn.com reported from Lynn, Massachusetts about a high school disciplinary meeting which turned violent.
The 20-year-old sister of a suspended student physically assaulted two teachers and threatened several others, according to the report.
January 28, dailytribune.com had a story from Oak Park, Michigan about a 17-year-old high school student being charged as an adult.
The teenager was reportedly accused of assaulting a female teacher, and the teacher says violence and threats at the school are increasing.
Then on January 29, ajc.com had an article about a female teacher from Lilburn, Georgia.
The experienced teacher was blindsided by a 12-year-old middle school student. "It was a beatdown", the newspaper says.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Tables turned
I wouldn't be at all surprised if the young man here - at least in some states and countries - could end up being charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
Bass ackwords? You bet. You have to be kind to the criminals! You know ... a hug never harmed anyone.
Story from presstelegram.com:
An 18-year-old employee was slicing chicken in the back of a restaurant in Long Beach, California when he heard a commotion at the register.
There, he witnessed his 41-year-old boss struggling with a robber. A 33-year-old suspect had allegedly entered the eatery at about 5 p.m. and demanded money from the cashier behind the counter, a police spokeswoman said.
The robber was wearing a big jacket with a hood and holding his hand up as if he were carrying a gun. When the owner had trouble opening the register, the suspect jumped over the counter and was struggling with the owner, police said.
When the 18-year-old employee came out, he acted instantly to help his boss, stabbing the suspect in the lower abdomen with a kitchen knife, police said.
The robber was transported to a local hospital and is expected to live. Officers found that he was not carrying any weapons.
Bass ackwords? You bet. You have to be kind to the criminals! You know ... a hug never harmed anyone.
Story from presstelegram.com:
An 18-year-old employee was slicing chicken in the back of a restaurant in Long Beach, California when he heard a commotion at the register.
There, he witnessed his 41-year-old boss struggling with a robber. A 33-year-old suspect had allegedly entered the eatery at about 5 p.m. and demanded money from the cashier behind the counter, a police spokeswoman said.
The robber was wearing a big jacket with a hood and holding his hand up as if he were carrying a gun. When the owner had trouble opening the register, the suspect jumped over the counter and was struggling with the owner, police said.
When the 18-year-old employee came out, he acted instantly to help his boss, stabbing the suspect in the lower abdomen with a kitchen knife, police said.
The robber was transported to a local hospital and is expected to live. Officers found that he was not carrying any weapons.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Real estate agents
In Georgia, DeKalb County Police are warning local real estate agents to be careful, especially if they are women, 11alive.com reports.
The alert follows a sexual attack on a lone agent. The 36-year-old woman told detectives she was attacked while taking sales flyers to a home in Tucker on Tuesday, November 27.
She said not long after she entered a carport door, a man jumped her from behind, pinned her against a counter and began fondling her. However the woman fought back and managed to escape to her car, drive away and call police.
The alert follows a sexual attack on a lone agent. The 36-year-old woman told detectives she was attacked while taking sales flyers to a home in Tucker on Tuesday, November 27.
She said not long after she entered a carport door, a man jumped her from behind, pinned her against a counter and began fondling her. However the woman fought back and managed to escape to her car, drive away and call police.
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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Shoplifters
UK -- Shop workers have spoken out about the violent attacks they face on a daily basis, according to hartlepoolmail.co.uk.
Statistics reveal more than 10,000 workers nationwide were injured in attacks last year. And more than 60 per cent were caused by shoplifters trying to escape with their stolen goods.
According to figures from the Union of Shop Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw), more than 10,000 shop workers in the UK were physically attacked in 2006 alone. Around two thirds of those incidents centred around apprehending shoplifters.
The dangers facing shop staff were highlighted this week by the case of named female shoplifter.
The 18-year-old drug addict was jailed after she assaulted three members of staff at a bargains store in Hartlepool.
The offender punched, bit and spat at the three women workers, because they tried to prevent her from leaving the store with two stolen dolls - worth £4.99 each.
Statistics reveal more than 10,000 workers nationwide were injured in attacks last year. And more than 60 per cent were caused by shoplifters trying to escape with their stolen goods.
According to figures from the Union of Shop Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw), more than 10,000 shop workers in the UK were physically attacked in 2006 alone. Around two thirds of those incidents centred around apprehending shoplifters.
The dangers facing shop staff were highlighted this week by the case of named female shoplifter.
The 18-year-old drug addict was jailed after she assaulted three members of staff at a bargains store in Hartlepool.
The offender punched, bit and spat at the three women workers, because they tried to prevent her from leaving the store with two stolen dolls - worth £4.99 each.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
A loan, alone
Arizona -- A man attempted to sexually assault an employee working alone at a loans business in Mesa on October 10, but the woman fought back, according to kpho.com.
The man entered the business over the noon hour and asked about a loan, according to officers. The employee turned and walked away to gather documents needed to process it, police said.
The man followed her, grabbed her, and then forced her to the ground where he attempted to sexually assault her, according to investigators. The woman was able to fight off the attacker and called 911. In the meantime, the man fled.
The man entered the business over the noon hour and asked about a loan, according to officers. The employee turned and walked away to gather documents needed to process it, police said.
The man followed her, grabbed her, and then forced her to the ground where he attempted to sexually assault her, according to investigators. The woman was able to fight off the attacker and called 911. In the meantime, the man fled.
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Nursing homes
Ontario, Canada -- Attacks by residents against staff at Ontario nursing homes have more than doubled in the past four years - turning the residences into high-risk places of work, a CBC News investigation has found.
Government documents obtained by the CBC show nursing home residents routinely assault the staff, as well as beat each other up. But warnings and complaints go unheeded.
Data obtained from Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long-term Care show the number of such serious incidents reported rose to 358 in 2006, compared with 155 in 2002.Those numbers only include what the ministry calls "unusual occurrences" or serious events that put residents' lives in danger.
Read more at cbc.ca
Government documents obtained by the CBC show nursing home residents routinely assault the staff, as well as beat each other up. But warnings and complaints go unheeded.
Data obtained from Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long-term Care show the number of such serious incidents reported rose to 358 in 2006, compared with 155 in 2002.Those numbers only include what the ministry calls "unusual occurrences" or serious events that put residents' lives in danger.
Read more at cbc.ca
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Safe at work?
Safe at work? You mean, apart from statistics showing that more than 13,000 women are raped on the job each year in the United States?
...And then you have intimidation, harassment, neglect, bullying, assaults, threats, robberies, theft, murder...
Story:
Myfoxcleveland.com reports about a worker at University Hospitals who has been jailed.
University Circle Police say the male employee trapped another female employee inside an elevator at the hospital. According to a police report, the man forced the woman inside the elevator, picked her up from behind and started shaking her.
Police say each time the elevator stopped on a floor, the man would stop, but no one else could get on the elevator because a cart was blocking the entrance. Each time the elevator door closed, the man would resume assaulting the woman.
Eventually the woman was able to get out of the elevator. She reported the incident to police a few days later."Obviously it's a concern, but University Circle is one of the safest places in the region, it's one of the safest places in Cleveland," says a spokesperson with University Circle Incorporated.
...And then you have intimidation, harassment, neglect, bullying, assaults, threats, robberies, theft, murder...
Story:
Myfoxcleveland.com reports about a worker at University Hospitals who has been jailed.
University Circle Police say the male employee trapped another female employee inside an elevator at the hospital. According to a police report, the man forced the woman inside the elevator, picked her up from behind and started shaking her.
Police say each time the elevator stopped on a floor, the man would stop, but no one else could get on the elevator because a cart was blocking the entrance. Each time the elevator door closed, the man would resume assaulting the woman.
Eventually the woman was able to get out of the elevator. She reported the incident to police a few days later."Obviously it's a concern, but University Circle is one of the safest places in the region, it's one of the safest places in Cleveland," says a spokesperson with University Circle Incorporated.
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