The federal government shutdown could have a significant impact on the safety of workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Due to the federal government shutdown, the Labor Department will not be able to continue most of their investigations into workplace safety issues and hazards. The Labor Department said that only 18 percent of their… Read more
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
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 workers face many hazards in the workplace, and a recent workplace accident highlights the risks these workers face in Pennsylvania. A welder was recently killed in a workplace accident after a 10,000 gallon fuel oil tank exploded at an industrial worksite. The explosion happened at Brownies Oil Co. in Mercer County. The explosion resulted… Read more
As the housing market recovers and the energy industry continues to boom, reports on workplace safety show that the improving economy may be having a dangerous impact on certain industry workers in the U.S. The Labor Department recently reported that both the construction industry and gas and oil industry saw an increase in fatal injuries… Read more
Martin law is proud to be a supporter of the Young Lawyers Divisions’ (YLD) First Annual Back to School Supply Drive. Our own Maria Bermudez-Harris is the Vice Chair of the organization. Below is a message from the YLD: The Young Lawyers Division is proud to announce that it is partnering with the Pennsylvania Bar… Read more
Workers in Pennsylvania are at risk for suffering many different types of workplace accidents. One common cause of workplace injuries that is often overlooked by many employers and workers are musculoskeletal disorders that are caused by workplace ergonomic issues. Musculoskeletal disorders include carpal tunnel syndrome and other injuries caused by putting too much stress on… Read more
