Previously, I discussed the danger of skylights and inherent risk of fatal falls that comes with working near them. Workers from several fields have regular…
Since the early 1980’s, there have been over 900 reported fall-through accidents and fatalities involving skylights in the United States. In response to this rising…
Skylights are light-transmitting structures placed on roofs that allow sunlight to enter commercial and residential buildings. They make buildings more energy efficient by letting in…
Conn-Selmer, a leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments for students, amateurs and professionals, was recently cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) recently cited New Jersey employer Mister Cookie Face LLC for safety violations after an employee suffered an amputated…
You are injured on the job. Your employer files a workers’ compensation claim. The workers’ compensation insurance carrier sends you to an Urgent Care. The…
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is investigating a recent incident that occurred near Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County. Two workers were injured while cleaning…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that there have been 40 incidents of injuries or deaths related to robots in the workplace. At…
Broken backs, occupational cancer, traumatic brain injuries…it’s no secret that catastrophic workers’ compensation injuries in North Carolina cause devastating physical pain, disability, and even death to affected…
Recent rulings in the U.S. Supreme Court have made it more likely that employers will be requiring more workers to sign arbitration agreements. These binding…