Blog: Workers Compensation

On-the-job electrocution claims life of Pittsburgh man

May 23, 2012

There is no question that deaths occur on a regular basis throughout Pittsburgh. While many are due to natural causes, sometimes they happen because of accidents. When those accidents are caused by another person's negligence, the death may lead to a civil wrongful death lawsuit. Fatal accidents prompting these lawsuits sometimes happen while the deceased person is working. Earlier this week a 26-year-old man died in a job-site accident. The man was reportedly electrocuted in what is...

Worker killed at Pennsylvania paper company

Apr 6, 2012

While none of us like to think about it, fatal accidents occur every day. They happen in a variety of locations including workplaces. An industrial work accident last month resulted in the death of a Pennsylvania man who worked in a Procter & Gamble Inc. paper factory. He reportedly sustained injuries to his head that resulted in his death. At the time of the accident, the 36-year-old man was performing repairs on a machine. It...

Westinghouse Electric facing proposed OSHA fines

Mar 30, 2012

Everyday people go to work to make the money needed to pay for the things they need to get by. While some jobs are more dangerous than others, it is likely that few spend much time contemplating matters related to workplace safety. This is probably due at least in part to the existence of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It aims to ensure safe workplaces and reduce work accidents in part through investigations. Pennsylvania...

Pennsylvania construction worker injured in fall from ladder

Mar 23, 2012

Earlier this month a construction worker from Pennsylvania was injured when he fell off a ladder. At the time of the construction accident, he was working on the façade of a car dealership. The drop from the ladder to the ground was at least 10 feet. When the ladder fell, the man, who is employed by Oliver Construction, told emergency responders that he was in the process of taking measurements of the façade. Though specifics...

Hershey contractor cited by OSHA for willful violations

Mar 9, 2012

Hershey is undoubtedly one of Pennsylvania’s most well known businesses. The company’s chocolate candy bars are loved by people of all ages. It is unlikely that many people consuming the company’s confections are thinking about all of the people who are involved in the creation of each sweet treat or the prevention of worker injuries. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, however, is. Last month, OSHA indicated it was proposing that...

Employee who suffered stroke awarded workers’ comp benefits

Mar 2, 2012

Workers' compensation benefits are available to employees who are injured on the job. Though every business in Pennsylvania is required to purchase a workers' compensation policy, the benefits are not always easy to obtain. To get them, the injured worker must file a workers' compensation claim. In many cases the claim is at least initially denied. Recently, a man from Forks Township who suffered a stroke at work was awarded workers' compensation benefits by a...

Pennsylvania construction worker injured in lift accident

Feb 23, 2012

As we have discussed in previous posts, when it comes to injuries on the job, the occupation of construction worker is generally considered to be one of the most dangerous jobs around. This is in part due to the size and weight of certain equipment used. Earlier this month, a Pennsylvania construction worker was hurt when the construction lift he was using fell while he was on board. At the time of the accident, the...

Truck driver dies in accident at Pittsburgh loading dock

Feb 3, 2012

Usually when people hear about truckers dying while working, it is on the road in a motor vehicle accident of some sort. This is of course not the only way a trucker can die on the job however. A trucker died last month in a work accident involving his tractor-trailer and a loading dock. The accident occurred at the Restaurant Depot in Pittsburgh as the truck was being unloaded. At the time of the incident...

Waste Management employee hit by car while working

Feb 3, 2012

It is necessary for many residents of Pennsylvania to work at a job to make a living. These people go to a variety of different workplaces where they undertake a variety of different jobs. Some of those jobs are more dangerous than others. A 27-year-old man from Homer City was hurt last week while at his job as a garbage worker. The man, who is employed by Waste Management, was injured when a Chevrolet driven...

Pennsylvania firefighter injured in ladder collapse

Jan 13, 2012

Most Pennsylvania residents would agree that firefighting is a noble but dangerous occupation. Rescuing people from burning buildings is not a job that just anyone can do. Those who select and are successful in the occupation must anticipate problems and are trained on what to do to avoid getting hurt while battling a blaze. It is not likely however that most are trained on how to respond to a fire truck ladder collapse. Training for...