There are many situations in which a bulldozer can be used to improve efficiency and speed up the process of completing a job. For example, these are often used on construction sites for grading and moving around large piles of debris.If you're a bulldozer operator or...
Month: January 2019
Commercial truck accidents require collecting special evidence
When a commercial truck accident occurs, the damages and injuries that the victims suffer can seem enormous. Many victims may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of building a claim and fighting for fair compensation from a large company, and this is a reasonable...
A PennDOT worker is injured after being hit along I-81
A PennDOT worker was seriously injured when the vehicle that he was in was struck by another motorist around 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 14 in Harrisburg.According to a spokesperson with the Pennsylvania State Police, the worker had just finished helping a stranded motorist...
What are the first steps to take after a dog bite?
A dog bite has the potential to result in serious scarring, disfigurement and emotional difficulties. Furthermore, depending on the severity and location, surgery may be the preferred method of treatment.While you do your best to avoid a dog attack, there are times...
Amazon requires workers to wear tech vests to minimize injuries
Over the past five years, several workers were seriously injured or killed in workplace incidents in Amazon warehouses throughout the United States. Now, the e-commerce giant has responded by requiring its workers to wear a "Robotic Tech Vest" to help colleagues and...
7 important forklift safety tips
Many employees, especially those who work in a warehouse setting, regularly operate a forklift. Even if you're not qualified to use this type of equipment, forklifts may still be used around you throughout the day.A forklift is one of the better ways to improve...
Ankle dislocation: 3 questions to answer
Most people who suffer an ankle dislocation don't confuse the injury for another. With this injury, one or more ligaments are torn in your ankle, thus causing extreme pain along with difficulty walking.While an ankle dislocation may not be the most common foot injury,...
Pennsylvania man dies in North Fork Mine accident
Many Pennsylvania residents make their living working in coal mines. Despite safety advances over the years, mining remains a dangerous profession. Pennsylvanians were reminded of that fact last month when a 35-year-old man suffered fatal injuries in a mine in Jenner...
What are some of the most dangerous jobs in Pennsylvania?
Data compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state agencies from 2015 shows that some industries are particularly dangerous for Pennsylvania residents to work in.In 2015, there were 1,000 pipefitters or...
These common road hazards can result in a car accident
You never know what will happen when you get behind the wheel of your car. You hope to make it to your destination without incident, but you understand that there are risks associated with operating a motor vehicle.Unfortunately, you only have so much control over...