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
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
Many industrial workers are exposed to dangerous toxins in the workplace but hydraulic fracturing workers may face some of the most dangerous health hazards on the job. A new study found that workers in the hydraulic fracturing industry may be exposed to dangerous levels of silica despite wearing protective equipment. Workers have been exposed to… Read more
A tree-trimmer in Pennsylvania was killed in a workplace accident that highlights the dangers of working near power lines. The man was working for a tree-trimming company and was trimming trees when he hit a power line. The worker suffered fatal injuries after being electrocuted by the 12,000 volt-power line, according to the local coroner… Read more
Farm workers face several hazards on the job but a new report found that many farm workers in the U.S. are exposed to serious health risks every year. Farm workers are exposed to pesticides every day while working and employers are not taking the appropriate precautions to protect their workers from pesticide poisoning and other… Read more
Health care workers in Pennsylvania face many workplace hazards and are at risk for suffering workplace injuries throughout their career. All workers are supposed to be protected from workplace hazards but a new report found that health care workers are not protected as well as other workers in the U.S. A new report by the… Read more
In our previous blog posts, we’ve discussed the dangers construction workers in Pennsylvania face every time they work on a residential construction project. Falls are still the most common cause of workplace fatalities for construction workers, especially those who work in the residential construction industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2011, 64… Read more
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