Category: Workers’ Compensation

According to a recent press release from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency has cited a North Carolina manufacturing plant for 27 violations of workplace health and safety standards – many of which culminated in a worker’s fingertip being amputated on the job. The man was using a broaching machine (or a[…]

While workplace accidents can happen in any work environment, factories are one of the most hazardous. This should come as no surprise considering that factory workers work with and around heavy machinery and tools, dangerous chemicals, and extreme temperatures. Working in a factory can also be very physically demanding, increasing the risk of injury.  […]

All Pennsylvania employers are required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance. The system is designed to protect both employers and employees in the event of a workplace accident. Workers’ Compensation benefits cover costs associated with a workplace injury, including medical expenses and lost wages. Each state has its own rules and regulations regarding Workers’ Compensation. Additionally,[…]

Did you know that nearly 2,000 workers sustain on-the-job eye injuries that require medical treatment every day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly one-third of the injuries are so severe that they result in emergency medical care. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that employees wear face[…]

Portable generators are gas or diesel-powered devices that provide temporary or remote electrical power.  According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), both construction and general laborers regularly use portable generators for a variety of job tasks. While they are safe if they are being used correctly, portable generators can also be extremely dangerous.[…]