Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
Fires and explosions are among the most serious risks St. Louis workers face in many industries. Fires and explosions were responsible for over 121 worker fatalities and thousands of worker injuries in 2015. According to OSHA, an average of 5,000 workers suffer severe injuries from fires and explosions each year. Unfortunately, many of these injuries … Read more
Ladders are one of the most hazardous pieces of equipment used in many workplaces, and can cause serious worker injuries. Injuries cause by ladders can be severe enough to cause death. In this post we will discuss how unsafe ladders are responsible for thousands of workplace injuries. Facts and figures According to available statistics, around … Read more
Each yeah there are many Missouri workers injured while working in confined spaces. Confined spaces are work environments that restrict worker movement. In some cases, special permits are required when a worker must move through narrow openings, and perform work activities while confined to a small area. Confined spaces include areas such as: Silos Manholes … Read more
Workers who suffer a broken finger at work may be entitled to Missouri workers compensation benefits. A broken finger can severely impact a person’s ability to work. This is particularly true in case of those who work with their hands, especially workers in the manufacturing, production, construction, and agricultural industries. The injured worker may not … Read more
St. Louis window washers often work in risky environments to make a living. St. Louis is full of tall buildings, and their owners rely on the services of professional window cleaning companies and their workers to ensure that their exteriors are always clean. Window washers have to work in risky environments to make a livelihood. … Read more
Insulated aerial lift devices, bucket trucks or cherry pickers are widely used equipment in many industries. Aerial lift devices often provide a safe and insulated work platform. However, workplace accidents involving these aerial lift devices are way too common. The most common reasons behind these accidents are design flaws, lack of training and supervision, and … Read more