Statistically speaking, being a firefighter isn't considered one of the most hazardous jobs in the country. According to the latest numbers released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics and reported by Forbes, deaths per 100,000 full-time firefighters in 2012...
Pennsylvania worker killed in oil tank explosion
Everyone deserves to feel safe at their place of employment. Whether you spend your days in a cubical or work in road construction, your employer should always be looking out for you, making sure you are well-trained and equipped with adequate protections....
Worker injured in Philadelphia home gas explosion recovering
Authorities apparently still don't know exactly what caused the gas explosion that ripped apart three row houses in South Philadelphia at the end of last month. The only thing that is certain at this point is that the blast occurred and that several people were...
Allsup study gives Pennsylvania 0.8 workplace injury rate
Each year, data is collected by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics involving injuries and illnesses that occur in workplaces across the country. Large groups or businesses such as Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability...
Company report on fatal gas well blast found wanting
It may not come as news to readers of this blog that a second death has been recorded at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh related to the gas well explosion that happened last month in West Virginia. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the death...