Law Office of James M. Hoffmann 
OSHA has determined that working in permit-required confined spaces involves significant risks for employees. When a person works in a confined space, the risk of accident doubles. It is important to be aware of the extra hazards posed by working in confined spaces, and the responsibilities of the employer when it comes to ensuring safety. … Read more
In 2016, the Mine Safety and Health Administration announced that coal miner fatalities had reached an all-time low, with only 9 reported deaths taking place the entire year. However, 2017 already saw an increase in the number of coal miner deaths on duty rose to 15 deaths, with 8 of them occurring in the first … Read more
Contracting a virus, such as Hepatitis A, is a risk for those that work in the food industry. Work related injuries are an unfortunate reality that workers face each day. Workers in almost all industries are at risk of some kind of injury, however, some types of workers face greater risks compared to others. When … Read more
What are your employer’s responsibilities according to Missouri workers’ compensation laws? In the state of Missouri, employers are required to carry something called workers’ compensation insurance. It is insurance that is taken out to pay for any work-related injury suffered by an employee in the workplace. The employer has the option, however, of providing workers’ … Read more
You should be receiving treatment for ALL of your injuries, do not let the carrier deny you benefits. In Missouri, if you are injured while on the job, your employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover your injuries. For an injury to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, it has to be … Read more
There are very specific things that are covered under workers’ compensation as well as some exceptions. Workers compensation is a type of insurance that an employer is mandated to carry to ensure that if someone is injured while on the job, they can be compensated fairly. In exchange for an employer carrying insurance, the employee … Read more