Certain workplaces-mines, construction sites, oil and gas plants and chemical factories among them-present risks to workers every day. A severe or fatal injury is a real possibility and can occur with little or no warning. Despite these risks, thousands of...
Month: July 2015
Helping injured Pennsylvania workers seek compensation
Most Pennsylvania workers are aware that they have certain rights if they suffer injuries on the job. Although the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and various state agencies oversee the safety practices of various industries and require adherence...
Court rules in favor of worker injured during rescue efforts
Workers throughout Pennsylvania may take notice of a recent ruling on workers' compensation benefits by a Pennsylvania court. The court ruled that a worker who suffered an injury while trying to rescue a co-worker could not be denied workers' compensation benefits,...
A few important points to note about filing for compensation
Workers in Pennsylvania may know that most employers in this state are required to pay compensation for both workplace injuries and for accidental deaths in the workplace. However, under some conditions, employers are not liable for compensation.An employer is not...
OSHA to check Pennsylvania construction workers’ accident
The death of a 29-year-old construction worker employed on a project at Pennsylvania State University (PSU) in mid-June has now led to an investigation by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The agency is charged with establishing safety...