Category: Workplace Accidents

Summer is underway and already temperatures are reaching above 90 degrees. Extreme heat is especially hazardous for outdoor workers, although people working indoors also face a number of heat-associated risks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), thousands of workers sustain heat-related illnesses and injuries every year – and approximately 30 to 40 more[…]

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,[…]

A 2016 rule requiring employers to electronically submit detailed employee injury reports was overturned just months ago. The rule – called the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses – was put in place to help health and safety inspectors identify hazardous work conditions, prevent accidents, and to encourage legislators to implement effective work safety[…]