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Pennsylvania residents who spend time trimming trees for a living are in a dangerous profession. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has provided tips for tree workers to keep their job as safe as possible. The dangers of working in trees include the possibility of falling, bad weather, nearby power lines and hazards from the… Read More

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hoping that one of its proposed rules can prevent the annual 3,000 injuries and 20 deaths that occur in the workplace. Workers in certain industries in Pennsylvania who are concerned about the safety of their workplaces will benefit from the implementation of the rule. The Walking-Working Surfaces… Read More

Unfortunately, it is often not easy to secure workers’ compensation benefits here in Pennsylvania. Since your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance provider makes money by limiting the amount of money it pays out, claim denials are not surprising. There are several common reasons that your employer or its insurance carrier may deny your claim for workers’… Read More

Pennsylvania construction workers know just how dangerous their jobs can be, especially when employers do not enforce safety rules. However, they may be interested to learn which rules are broken most often. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has laid out the most commonly broken rules. Fall-protection mishaps still remain the leading cause of death… Read More

A 25-year-old man was killed when a hammer mill exploded while he was at work at JCG Farms Feed Mill. OSHA proposed $10,000 in fines for the company as well as citations for two contractors after the accident that also sent five others to the hospital. While dust has long been known to cause lung… Read More