According to an OSHA report, 2,644 worker amputations were reported in 2015. In 2015, OSHA had implemented new reporting procedures, which required employers to report serious injuries such as amputations within 24 hours of the workplace accident. This was done because it has been noted that when a workplace accident occurs that result in the … Read more
The number of fatalities and entrapment cases resulting from silo accidents increased in 2016. In most workplaces, efforts to reduce the number of work related accidents, fatalities and injuries have proven successful. Sadly, however, this does not always apply to the farming industry. Safety hazards from silos and grain bins are still a major concern … Read more
There are safety apps that can be used to make the construction industry safer for its workers. The invention of the smartphone has put technology into everyone’s hands. Information and connectivity to the internet makes the world a smaller place. While we have seen negatives of such limitless information, there are positives that outweigh the … Read more
Who We Help St. Louis Workers Compensation for Manufacturing Industry Injuries Plants, mills, and factories injure workers in every way a workplace can. The claim should cover all of it. If you have been injured on the job, you should be receiving treatment and benefits for all of your injuries: the acute ones, the cumulative … Read more
If you’ve suffered a knee injury at work, it can cause you a lot of serious problems and make it difficult to perform your job. If you have suffered a knee injury, you may find it hard to walk and it could prevent you from lifting anything, from using equipment, or climbing a ladder. You … Read more
Skin exposure to chemicals is one of the biggest problems from an occupational safety perspective. While most people believe that respiratory disorders are the most common occupational illness, the reality is that each year, more skin diseases are reported than any other illness. Skin injuries can disable or even permanently scar the worker. According to … Read more
