If you are injured at work you will typically be able to claim workers’ compensation through your employer’s insurance. Yet, every year, thousands of people see their claims fail. Others win their claim only to have it reduced or overturned later. In many cases, these...
Why forklifts are so dangerous
Forklifts are an essential part of virtually every warehouse. They’re also used in the construction sector and various other fields. While they make heavy lifting much easier and more efficient, the machinery does not come without drawbacks. When used appropriately...
3 common errors that lead to falls from heights
Workplaces across the country contain numerous potential hazards. However, those who work from heights on a regular basis are especially at risk. Falls from heights can lead to catastrophic injuries and even fatalities. Often, falls that occur in the workplace could...
Mistakes in dealing with employers after a work accident
Accidents, by nature, are unexpected. While many of them happen when a worker tries something new for the first time, countless others occur amid an employee doing something they've done countless times. Pennsylvania law requires employers to maintain workers'...
Are you employed in one of the 3 most dangerous professions in the U.S.?
The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) keeps a regular accounting of how many workers suffer injuries on the job each year. The federal agency also tracks what industries these injuries occur and how they happen. Statistics from 2019 show that...
Does your job put you at risk of suffering an amputation?
Amputations are some of the most horrific workplace accidents possible. They can permanently impact someone's quality of life and career prospects. Depending on the industry and what caused the amputation, it's possible that losing a limb could also cost someone their...
Pennsylvania school employee dies from explosion injuries
A 62-year-old facility mechanic in the Philadelphia school system passed away on May 18 in connection with injuries that he suffered in a workplace accident earlier in 2016. The January 13 accident occurred as the employee was attempting to bring a boiler online that...
Safety agencies raise awareness for workplace safety
OSHA has teamed up with other safety organizations to increase awareness among employees and employers about risks in the construction and the gas and oil exploration industries. Pennsylvania workers may want to know that the Step Up for Safety campaign will run...
Inspectors plan to reverse upward trend in mining deaths
Mine operators in Pennsylvania can expect increased inspections from the Mine Safety and Health Administration. A deadly day in which three miners lost their lives in separate accidents across the country prompted the agency's assistant secretary of labor to say that...
Many types of workplace accidents in Pennsylvania
While it is true that some workplaces do tend to be a bit more dangerous than others, it is important to note that there are many different types of accidents that can occur, and there are many different injuries that people in Pennsylvania could suffer from. This...