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Construction workers, especially roofers, do some of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Roofing accidents are extremely common in the construction industry and often cause serious and life-threatening injuries. Roofing workers have to use ladders to reach the roofs of the buildings and houses and this makes them susceptible to falls and other serious injuries. … Read more
In the United States, nearly 35,000-40,000 serious injuries are caused by table saws each year—many of them on construction sites. Some common table saw injuries include bone fractures, severe lacerations, and finger amputations. In this post, St. Louis work related injury lawyer will discuss table saw accidents and injuries in detail. Construction table saw accidents … Read more
Power tool injuries send thousands of American workers to the ER each year. Power tools are possibly a worker’s most valuable assets. However, when not used safely, these power tools can prove extremely dangerous. Each year, thousands of workers take time off work due to a power tool injury. Apart from human error, design and … Read more
It is important that lab workers understand the risks they face due to the nature of their work. When we think of laboratories, we often visualize clean white spaces with lots of scientific equipment, scientists and workers in white lab coats, handling a variety of chemicals, testing products and conducting experiments. All kinds of laboratories, … Read more
Which types of workers are at risk of asphalt fume exposure? Workplace injuries are a common occurrence in almost all industries. While some injuries result from one-time incidents such as equipment failures or falls, others are caused by prolonged exposure to harmful chemicals and fumes. One such chemical that can wreak havoc on the health … Read more
Workers involved in drywall installation can suffer neck, back, shoulder and finger injuries, or even more serious ones such as traumatic brain injuries. Almost every type of work associated with construction is dangerous and can cause worker injuries. Of all the construction related activities such as crane operation, roofing and demolition, drywall installation may seem … Read more