A crush injury at work can be caused by faulty machinery or operator error. It may be important to know which one because if it's faulty machinery there may be a third-party tort claim against the machine's manufacturer for compensation over and above workers'...
Month: July 2013
Construction sites prone to accidents in North Carolina
Construction workers should be especially careful while working. Construction sites are usually filled with heavy machinery and large vehicles which could cause injury. Therefore these sites have a higher chance of workers experiencing injuries in North Carolina and...
Workplace safety: McDonald’s employees aren’t ‘loving it’
There is a basic set of conditions that must be met to ensure the safety and health of employees -- no matter the industry. In North Carolina, summers can get blistering hot, so many indoor work environments may need to be equipped with an air conditioner to prevent...
North Carolina heat could lead to workers’ compensation benefits
As summer continues to reign over the country, it is important for workers everywhere to understand the risks of working out in extreme heat. A heat-related illness can occur very quickly, and if a person does not recognize the signs of becoming overheated, the...
Exposure to toxic materials possible in North Carolina schools
A school district in North Carolina has said that it's time for some asbestos abatement. According to reports, of the 91 buildings in the school district, 30 of the schools and 11 of the administration buildings are going to need the work done. The school district...
SPX conducts training to limit work-related injuries
SPX Transformer Solutions, Inc. will be conducting its annual safety training in North Carolina this year. One of the things they will be focusing on is training for confined spaces in order to limit work-related injuries for both workers and rescuers. This type of...
As Cirque du Soleil comes to North Carolina, safety issues linger
Cirque du Soleil is internationally renowned for producing spell-binding shows. However, the performing troupe is currently receiving headlines for something much more serious. In June, a stage performer fell 50 feet to her death during a show. While Cirque du Soleil...
North Carolina families can seek workers’ compensation benefits
Some North Carolina residents work jobs that are considered to be innately dangerous. Some jobs, on the other hand, are considered relatively safe. However, it is a sad reality that almost any job, in any city, can result in injury or death -- dependent upon certain...
OSHA targets grain industry to limit risk of an injured worker
Farming is a vital part of American life. Anything that can be done to help reduce the reports of another injured worker would benefit the farming business in all states, including North Carolina. Many states are working with OSHA to prevent farming accidents,...
North Carolina workers’ compensation benefits overpriced?
Any worker that has become seriously ill or injured on the job has hopefully experienced workers' compensation benefits in action. Not having to worry too much about medical expenses or pay while temporarily off a job can certainly help put an employee's mind at ease....