Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Machines have the potential to cause a number of injuries among workers. Many people work around various types of machines in the workplace, and there is a set of rules according to which these machines should be used, run and maintained. These machines have the potential and are known to cause a number of injuries … Read more
Knee injuries are quite common in the construction, manufacturing or any other industry that requires manual labor. The knee is the largest weight bearing joint in the human body. There are four ligaments in our knee. If a tendon ruptures or rips, we cannot straighten or extend the knee. Knee injuries are quite common in … Read more
Chemical exposure in the workplace poses a serious risk to workers and can cause health problems ranging from minor skin irritation to respiratory diseases. As of 2014, nearly 8.8 percent of all workplace fatalities were attributed to toxic chemical exposure. One of the most serious risks posed by chemical exposure is the potential for the … Read more
If you work in the manufacturing or construction industry, you no doubt understand that occupational hazards can cause serious injuries and even death. While proper maintenance of equipment, compliance with safety rules and proper vigilance can reduce the risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries or death, construction projects are inherently dangerous. While there are numerous hazards … Read more
Construction projects are hazardous and pose serious injury risk to construction workers, visitors and even passing pedestrians and drivers. There are a variety of dangers lurking in a typical construction site. Of them, explosions pose a particularly serious threat. Explosions on construction sites can cause catastrophic injuries and even fatalities. There are extensive federal and … Read more
Workers in the fracking industry are often exposed to dangerous chemicals such as benzene and silica. The oil and gas industry helps economy in various ways. The industry also offers jobs to a very large number of workers. More and more people are gaining employment in the field. However, the jobs in the fracking industry … Read more