Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Workers build parts or structures by cutting, bending and then assembling parts in St. Louis metal fabrication shops. These are hazardous workplaces where risk of worker injury or death is high. Workers use heavy equipment, toxic substances and various power tools. If the employers fail to take necessary safety precautions, and workers are forced to assemble … Read more
It becomes effective on January 17, 2017, and will affect approximately 112 million workers at 7 million worksites. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal body that establishes rules, regulations and standards for creating safe working environments. Each employer is required by law to comply with the rules set forth by OSHA. … Read more
When we talk of workplace injuries, most injuries that come to mind are the ones resulting from machinery malfunctions, slip and falls, and other common workplace accidents. However, we often forget about chemicals in the workplace that can also lead to serious injuries. Often injuries caused by chemicals, unless caused by high levels of chemical … Read more
One of the most distressing and life changing injuries a person could suffer in a workplace is paralysis. There are various types of workplace accidents that can lead to paralysis. It can completely change the worker’s life and make him unable to return to work. The worker may even need lifelong assistance with his daily … Read more
Utility workers are exposed to a wide variety of dangerous workplace conditions everyday. Utility workers provide us with a continuous source of electricity and gas, and in the process they face several dangers on their jobs each day. These workers have to work in dangerous situations when people lose electrical services or there is a … Read more
St. Louis baggage handlers are often susceptible to work-related injuries due to the nature of their job. Workplace injuries are particularly common among workers who have to lift and carry heavy weights as a part of their job. Baggage handlers are one such class of workers who are susceptible to various injuries due to the … Read more