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
St. Louis Construction workers are faced with a high risk of suffering electrical burn injuries. Construction workers face many risks of serious injury and fatality every time they are at work. There are various factors in a construction site that increase the risk of accidents and potential injuries. Construction industries report more injuries and fatalities each year than … Read more
St. Louis Construction workers are at high risk of injury and fatality due to construction site work conditions. There are various types of accidents that can cause fatalities during construction work, but there are four most commonly associated with fatalities in the construction industry. St. Louis work comp lawyers urge workers to be extra careful … Read more
Grinding wheel accidents cause serious workplace injuries. A grinding wheel is a wheel composed of abrasive particles that are bonded together. The ones with CBN or diamond grains are known as a superabrasive. Grinding wheels with silicon carbide, aluminum oxide or ceramic grains are referred to as a conventional abrasive. Grinding wheels are used for … Read more
According to OSHA, more than 70 workers were killed in 2011 as a result of being backed over by a construction vehicle. A backover accident takes place when a vehicle that is backing up hits a worker who is walking, standing, or kneeling behind the moving vehicle. These types of incidents can occur in a … Read more