OSHA defines a workplace emergency as a natural or man-made "situation that threatens workers, customers, or the public; disrupts or shuts down operations; or causes physical or environmental damage." (Credit: Lembergvector/Adobe Stock)
In the late hours of Dec. 10, 2021, an EF4 tornado roared through Mayfield, Kentucky, causing catastrophic damage. One large building in particular, used as a candle factory by Mayfield Consumer Products, was almost completely leveled. Shockingly, it was discovered that dozens of employees were working a late shift at the facility when the tornado hit. Many of them were injured, and nine employees lost their lives.
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