Category: Workers’ Compensation

Slip and fall accidents can happen in any workplace environment, from a corporate office or a school to a busy manufacturing plant or warehouse. However, the risk of a serious slip and fall accident in the workplace is highest among construction workers. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 320 construction[…]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that there are over 1.1 million warehouse workers in the U.S., but with the industry growing at rapid rates, more and more people are taking jobs as warehouse workers every year. Warehouse jobs can be quite dangerous. Employees face an array of jobsite hazards, such as overexertion injuries,[…]

After nearly 1,300 workers in a South Dakota meat packing plant tested positive for COVID-19 and at least four died, the CDC investigated and found that workers who had to work in close quarters with one another were more likely to contract the virus than ones who were able to abide by federal social distancing[…]

Airline workers have always faced risks as they move around large aircrafts, lift heavy baggage, and interact with the public. Since the onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, airline workers have been exposed to additional hazards. All employees, including airline workers, have the right to perform their jobs in a safe work environment. Employers are[…]

Nearly eight million people are employed in the construction industry in the United States, according to Data USA. Many workers rely on power tools every day to perform their job duties. Unfortunately, power tool injuries are all too common. Employers can prevent many injuries if they provide proper training and tool maintenance. Types of Power[…]