January 7, 2021 Pennsylvania Workers Sustain High Rate of Fatal Work Zone Injuries According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an average of 123 construction workers die – and thousands more sustain serious injuries – in collisions that happen on active road construction sites each year. Certain states incur a greater number of annual work zone deaths than others. For example, Pennsylvania ranks as the … Read More »
January 6, 2021 What Types of Injuries are Caused by Machinery Accidents? Construction sites, busy warehouses, manufacturing plants, and metalworking plants are just a few examples of industries that require workers to use a range of tools and machinery in order to do their jobs. From table saws and nail guns to forklifts and compactors, these machines help workers complete a range of tasks more quickly, efficiently, … Read More »
December 31, 2020 Number of Workplace Deaths Hit 12-Year High According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 5,333 workers died from injuries they sustained while working in 2019. This is nearly a 2% increase from the year before. The bureau has not recorded this many on the job deaths since 2007. The growing rate of fatal injuries marks a devastating surge in preventable workplace … Read More »
December 29, 2020 The Most Common – and Deadly – Medical Mistake According to a review of more than 335,000 medical cases, the most commonly observed medical mistake that causes severe or deadly complications in patients involves prescribing, dispensing, and giving medications and other treatments. Medical errors result in more than 250,000 deaths in the United States every year, so uncovering the common culprits behind these mistakes … Read More »
December 23, 2020 Why is Distracted Driving in Work Zones Dangerous? According to recent statistics, distracted driving accidents cause approximately 3,500 fatalities and over 365,000 injuries in this country each year. Talking or texting on the phone, reaching for something in the backseat, and interacting with other passengers in the car are common causes of distracted driving accidents. While these accidents are dangerous, and potentially fatal … Read More »
December 21, 2020 The Many Dangers of Structural Collapses Structural collapses happen when load bearing structural elements fail and as a result, the building (or structure) collapses into itself. Collapses can happen for several different reasons like earthquakes, fires, construction activities including construction, demolition and trenching, and negligent work practices that lead to catastrophic safety failures. Structural collapses not only endanger construction workers but … Read More »
December 18, 2020 Uber and Lyft Contribute to Growing Accident Numbers According to a study from the University of Chicago and Rice University, popular rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are directly linked to growing rates of annual traffic deaths and injuries. Overall, ridesharing services have caused as many as 1,100 additional crash fatalities each year. Data shows that higher levels of traffic congestion and reduced … Read More »
December 17, 2020 What Steps Should I Take to Prepare My Car for Winter? Winter officially begins on December 21, but certain parts of the country are already experiencing freezing temperatures, as well as snow, ice, and freezing rain. Driving during these extreme weather conditions can be treacherous, particularly if a motorist has not taken the necessary steps to prepare their vehicle for winter. Drivers who have not already … Read More »
December 16, 2020 What Should I Know About Power Tool Accidents? Power tools help workers perform tasks more efficiently because electricity, compressed air, steam, or an internal combustion engine powers them. Unlike hammers and other implements that are operated manually, power tools have a component that controls the movement of the tool. These components are capable of applying immense force to get a job done. However, … Read More »
