The agricultural industry has one of the highest workplace fatality rates in the United States, and many workers may not even beware of the risks they face while working. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the agricultural industry has a fatality rate of 21.2 per 100,000 workers. Reports show that 475 agricultural workers died… Read more
Congress has been trying to pass a new budget deal to prevent a government shutdown. Unfortunately, recent reports show that not much progress has been made by lawmakers and the deadline for passing the budget is only getting closer. If a budget deal isn’t reached and there is a government shutdown, what would that mean… Read more
Last month we discussed the dangers workers in the fracturing industry face, mainly the health risks associated with silica exposure, and how current equipment does not protect workers from silica and other dangerous toxins. Silica exposure is very hazardous yet it is still very common for construction workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States… Read more
No matter what kind of work you do, you face certain types of injury risks. From traumatic industrial accidents to sitting behind a poorly designed desk over a course of years, workplace injuries can arise from a wide array of sources. While workers suffer on-the-job injury under a variety of circumstances, some risks are obviously… Read more
Your rights are under attack in Pennsylvania! On August 6, 2013 House Bill No. 1636 was placed before The General Assembly of Pennsylvania and is set to be voted on by the The Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This bill would allow employers to establish a coordinated care organization for the treatment of injured workers. If… Read more
Industrial chemical accidents can be very dangerous for industrial workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. The government tracks industrial chemical accidents in an effort to make the industrial workplace safer. Unfortunately, a new report found that federal records on industrial chemical accidents are only 10 percent accurate. The report said that the government is… Read more
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