Workplace accidents can happen on any job site, but can be particularly injurious or fatal when large mobile machinery is involved. A Charlotte man died tragically Sunday, August 7, after being run over by a piece of industrial equipment.The 46-year-old man was moving...
Getting hurt on the job is a serious concern for families and workers alike. If a worker is killed while on the job, it's the family left with unanswered questions and claims to file for compensation. Fortunately, workers' compensation generally takes care of families...
Electrical injuries hurt and scar the body in many ways that may not be apparent initially. When the electrical current passes through the body, it can cause skin burns, damage to the internal organs and cardiac arrhythmias. Much of the human body requires electric...
When you work on electrical lines or in other dangerous circumstances, you have to be careful not to be hurt. There are typically processes in place that help prevent injuries, but not all accidents can be avoided. If you are hurt and survive an incident, you may be...
If every day you went to work the safety of your coworkers and yourself was in the hands of drivers, you'd be very certain that drivers were aware of the laws around construction zones and would make sure those laws were enforced. Unfortunately, there is only so much...
If you get hurt at work, your employer has several responsibilities to you. Your employer may have to help you file your workers' compensation claim, could have to help you recover lost wages, or may have to give you other accommodations.Can I file a claim for...
Working on the roads, you normally have a designated work zone. Cones tend to be set out, and your vehicle has indicators or reflectors to make it obvious to others. Work-in-progress signs, or other kinds, may be put up to alert drivers that you're working, too.When...
Workplace accidents, in most cases, can be prevented with stringent rules on safety and steps to make sure everyone working knows what to do if hazards are seen. When workplaces are educated in safety techniques, it's less likely for workers to be injured. If you're...
Fighting fires is a very dangerous job, and the men and women who work in the field are courageous people who save lives and homes every day. Firefighting is not without risk, and many of these people are hurt every year in the line of duty. As of July 2013, an...
Working with heavy machinery is very dangerous for construction teams, and new workers have to be fully informed of those dangers. If you work with machines that chop, blend or shred, then it's important to know how to turn it off, reverse the blades and top jams...
