Blog: Workers Compensation

Workplaces attempt to prevent injuries with stretching programs

Sep 6, 2013

It is fair to say that no worker wants to be injured while working. Likewise, most employers want to keep their workers safe as well. Workers who are injured or become ill while working at Pittsburgh area businesses often seek workers' compensation benefits while they recover. This can be expensive for the employer who must carry a workers' compensation insurance policy. In an effort to keep those expenses to a minimum, some workplaces have adopted...

Shale digging to begin near Pittsburgh International Airport

Sep 4, 2013

With reports of CONSOL Energy to begin building six well pads and three impoundment ponds on the lands surrounding Pittsburgh International Airport, residents are starting to seriously question the safety precautions that are being taken by CONSOL and the airport. In addition to the miles of water and pipelines that will frame one of the Northeast's major hubs, there will also be miles of access roads surrounding PIT. This calls into question what kind of...

Pennsylvania construction workers injured in fire

Aug 30, 2013

Workplace accidents can occur in virtually any occupation. Accordingly, most employers and workers take steps to keep on-the-job injuries at a minimum. Despite this, workplace accidents still happen, sometimes resulting in serious injuries. Earlier this month three construction workers were hurt as they worked at a college located in Pennsylvania. They were burned when a fire broke out. At the time of the fire they were on the college's athletic field, installing a light pole...

Explosion at Pennsylvania industrial park kills worker

Aug 21, 2013

Because of the very nature of industrial jobs, when an accident occurs at such a location, the end result is often quite disastrous. This is illustrated by an industrial accident that occurred in Western Pennsylvania earlier this month. A tank containing 10,000 gallons of fuel oil exploded at Brownies Oil Co. located outside of Pittsburgh. The explosion caused a fuel spill and inflicted serious injuries upon a worker who was welding something at a location...

Pennsylvania chocolate plant the site of another accident

Aug 16, 2013

Machines certainly make many jobs throughout the nation faster and easier to complete. While the benefits to using such machinery are great, there are downsides as well. If safety protocols are not in place and followed, it is possible that workers could be injured. A Pittsburgh area worker was injured while working at a chocolate plant earlier this year. The individual suffered a crushed wrist and hand when a machine unexpectedly started. That incident, as...

Man injured in fall while working on sign

Aug 8, 2013

Many people in the state of Pennsylvania travel to other parts of the county for vacations. Depending on their interests, some individuals end up in Las Vegas. When most people think about that city, it is likely that their thoughts include bright lights, glitzy shows and gambling. Very little thought is probably put into those who work to provide that vacation experience to visitors. Recently however, one of those individuals was in the news after...

Pennsylvania ranks in top 5 most dangerous states for workers

Jul 26, 2013

Almost every employer in the state of Pennsylvania is required to carry a workers' compensation insurance policy. The policy is designed to provide benefits to workers who become injured or ill while working while they recover. To obtain these benefits a worker must first file a claim. States throughout the nation have similar workers' compensation requirements. Workers throughout the nation are hurt while working each year while performing tasks in a wide variety of jobs...

Craft breweries can be dangerous for workers

Jul 19, 2013

The creation of craft beers is a fad that is sweeping the nation. It is likely that there are brewers in the Pittsburgh area participating in this as well. While many people enjoy the fruits of craft brewers' labor, it is doubtful that few recognize the dangers associated with the work. According to an analysis conducted by Reuters, it is much safer for a worker to be employed at a large brewery than a craft...

OSHA investigation uncovers safety violations at ACMH

Jul 18, 2013

Regular readers of this blog may be aware that jobs in the healthcare sector are some of the most dangerous occupations, in Western Pennsylvania as well as throughout the nation. This is in large part due to the sometimes combative patients workers in this field interact with. Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducted an investigation at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. OSHA investigations may be commenced for a variety of reasons including, as...

Falling steel beam inflicts injuries on construction workers

Jul 5, 2013

The greatest risk many Pittsburgh area workers face at their jobs is receiving a paper cut on a finger. This is not the case for everyone however, particularly those who have a physical job and are not tied to a desk and computer. While there are a variety of physical types of jobs in existence, construction is likely one of the first occupations that comes to mind when one considers such positions. As it turns...