James Hoffmann 
Thousands of teen workers are injured in the workplace every year. Taking a job as a teenager is a character building experience. Finding a job, time management, earning money and being responsible for your own actions in your teen years, can make a world of difference to your personality. Many teens use this money to … Read more
OSHA has revised the whistleblower complaint form for the protection of the employees who wish to report the violations of the workplace safety norms. This online form grants them protection from retaliation by the employers. Our St. Louis workers compensation lawyers explain that employers often retaliate in different ways and take adverse action against workers … Read more
Every day road crew workers are in close proximity to moving vehicles. This puts them at a high risk of getting severely injured. An extensive network of roads and highways connect towns and cities. Road crews and highway workers are responsible for their maintenance. Every day they work on the roads in close proximity to … Read more
Workers involved in poultry processing are more susceptible to injuries than many workers in other industries. Every industry involves some level of risk. However, the poultry industry poses much greater challenges for workers. They may not only fall sick due to their job, but a fall in the workplace may cause a severe injury to … Read more
Machines are used in industries so that the work can be done in a more efficient, easy and quick manner. They are the backbone of the manufacturing, construction and transportation industries. While machines are certainly a blessing to such industries, if they malfunction or are not used correctly they may become a curse. OSHA states … Read more
Knee injuries are among the more common workplace injuries. Workplace injuries are more common than we think—these injuries, particularly those requiring hospitalization and surgery. Injuries can lead to high medical expenses, wage loss, etc. Knee injuries are among the more common workplace injuries. Apart from causing pain and discomfort, they can affect daily activities, making … Read more