Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
Mining is undoubtedly dangerous work, but some tactics are riskier than others. When you look at stories of previous mine collapses, you can see what methods put miners in harm's way. One of the standard tactics for mining coal is called "room-and-pillar" mining or...
You might think that your office job is the safest occupation that exists, and there's little chance you'll suffer from a work-related injury. However, the inactivity and lack of movement caused by sitting at a desk all day can result in serious health conditions --...
Going to work each day is something millions of Americans do without worry about suffering an injury. The sad fact of the matter is that many Americans get injured on the job every year, and it happens at jobs that don't seem to be dangerous. Today, we will take a...
Many on-the-job injuries happen because workers do not have the proper protective gear. In some cases, this is the fault of the employer for not providing the equipment and following safety guidelines. In other cases, it is the fault of the employees for not adhering...
Many people assume that you are covered under workers' compensation for injuries in a car accident as long as you are on the clock when the accident occurred. If you get into an accident, you get compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other such costs. It's...
An amputation injury at work can change your life forever. It's one of the most severe injuries you can ever suffer, and it can lead to a permanent disability. It's all too common in industries using power tools, hydraulic presses and other heavy equipment. If you do...
Three people were hurt in California when a rebar tower apparently collapsed without warning. Reports claim that the tower weighed around 1,000 pounds. While all three people did survive the collapse, the injuries to at least one person are considered critical. It...
You know that you have a dangerous job working in the construction industry. You constantly work around heavy machinery, you work at heights and you work with power tools. Accidents happen. You have seen people suffer serious and even life-threatening injuries. That's...
A compression fracture in your spine is likely going to lead to some serious back pain. For some, this is a sharp and sudden pain at the time of injury. For others, the pain slowly gets worse over time and will never go away. No matter what, it is important to seek...
You often hear that construction is one of the most dangerous industries or that the workers face the highest risks. This is true. However, it is important to remember that workers have very different jobs within this industry. These jobs can change the actual risk...
