Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
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
Custodial workers, like janitors and housekeeping staff, work around the clock to make sure the premises they are in charge of remain clean, disinfected, and well maintained. Custodial workers jobs are ridden with risks of exposure to hazardous substances, as well as work environmental dangers that can lead to work-related injuries. In this post, St. … Read more
Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous known industrial hazards causing more deaths than any known toxic agent. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas that, if inhaled, can be extremely hazardous, giving the victim no chance to escape poisoning. CO is one of the most dangerous known industrial hazards … Read more