Serious work injuries can often be prevented by observing these important machine safeguarding practices. Machines are a leading cause of permanent and partial disabilities in the workplace. They often cause blindness, amputated limbs, burns, or … [Read more...] about 6 Machine Safeguarding Practices to Prevent Workplace Injuries
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Missouri Workers Compensation for Machine Entanglement Injuries
Machine entanglement injuries happen when an employee is pulled into a running machine by their clothes, hair, jewelry, or body parts. While machines help businesses become more efficient and productive, working with them comes with an inherent … [Read more...] about Missouri Workers Compensation for Machine Entanglement Injuries
What to Do After a Heavy Equipment Injury
After a work injury, you should be receiving treatment for ALL of your injuries, not just the ones the insurance company wants to accept. At the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann, we are here for you. We are continuing to do business via email and … [Read more...] about What to Do After a Heavy Equipment Injury
Heavy Machinery Accidents: Who Is Responsible and How to Get Compensated?
When the accident takes place at work, you are entitled to workers compensation under Missouri law. Many working Americans have to operate heavy machinery as part of their daily work activities. Construction workers or factory employees are … [Read more...] about Heavy Machinery Accidents: Who Is Responsible and How to Get Compensated?