Blog: Work-Related Deaths
- How do you prevent trench cave-in deaths in Pennsylvania?
Oct 22, 2014
Being underneath tons of earth and steel is dangerous. Yet every day, workers who install water pipes, excavate or dig trenches put their lives on the line, not always mindful that a cave-in could occur. Pennsylvania companies doing this type of work should be aware of the common causes of trench cave-ins and follow guidelines set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to prevent them, as well as avoid injuries and workplace deaths. According...Read More - Steel factory explosion results in workplace deaths
Oct 8, 2014
Working in a steel factory is not without risks. In addition to the steel itself, chemicals and the intense heat from the furnaces used to melt and mold the steel can be deadly if proper safety measures are not followed. Pennsylvanians, as well as other people across the United States, were recently shocked to discover that an accident occurred at the U.S. Steel’s Fairfield Works. The accident illustrates the dangers of working in a steel...Read More - Pennsylvanians should be aware of the most dangerous jobs
Sep 17, 2014
Ideally, hardworking Pennsylvanians should not have to put their lives on the line every time they report to work. However, despite safety measures, there are some jobs that are just inherently dangerous. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that in 2012, almost 4,400 workplace deaths occurred in the United States. Although the figure is down from the previous year’s 4,693 fatalities, one death is always too many. The BLS listed the professions that incurred the...Read More - DEP determines cause of workplace death in gas well accident
Aug 13, 2014
If a workplace injury or death occurs, the most basic assumption is that there was a lapse in the safety measures of a company. While this may not always be the case, it does not necessarily mean that a company should not take all precautions when it comes to workers’ safety. This can be emphasized further by the recent findings of the Department of Environmental Protection on the workplace death of a 27-year-old man when...Read More - U.S. Senator calls probe on workplace deaths of temp workers
Jul 23, 2014
With today’s unpredictable economy, it can be hard to get a job. All too often, Pennsylvania residents are forced to settle for temporary work just to make ends meet. Although there is nothing wrong with temp work, as it is popularly called, others see it as more dangerous as compared to regular jobs. First, temp workers often do not get the best benefits or any benefits at all. Second, temp workers often engage in work...Read More - OSHA investigates worker death in Amazon’s Carlile warehouse
Jun 19, 2014
Any Pennsylvanian who works for a living has the right to expect that his or her workplace is safe and does not present unnecessary risks. Many jobs present some risks, but when extraordinary risks present the possibility of a work related death or injury in the course of a worker’s fulfillment of his or her job duties, then the company can and should be held liable if something happens to a worker. Negligence could ultimately...Read More - Work-related death linked to the use of pesticides at golf course
May 30, 2014
Workers, especially those who are working in high-risk industries like mining, construction and logging, know that workplace accidents are often just looming around the corner. Here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, employers do their part in making the workplace safe for all workers. Still, even with all the efforts to prevent accidents, there is always a possibility that it will happen, and when it happens, it can result in a work-related death. But not all workplace deaths...Read More - Business cited for serious violations two years in a row
Apr 30, 2014
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor is the federal agency tasked with enforcing federal workplace health and safety laws in the U.S. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1974 applies to the majority of private sector workers and employers, as well as to some public sector employers throughout the U.S. When a work related death or injury occurs, OSHA is responsible for the investigation. It was recently...Read More - Pennsylvania work site receives 26 OSHA citations
Mar 20, 2014
Whenever a Pennsylvania company is cited for OSHA violations, that employer must take certain steps to remedy the workplace hazards or else face further OSHA action. Last year, OSHA began an investigation into a Shippensburg casting company. The results of that inquiry resulted in 26 citations for alleged safety violations. The investigation at the foundry started last August. There were several “serious” violations, any of which might have led to a workplace injury or, worse,...Read More - Man injured picking up leaves dies
Feb 5, 2014
Workplace death in Allegheny can occur at any juncture during the workday. It can happen with jobs that are known to be dangerous but can also happen with jobs that are not usually considered risky. Work related death and workplace injury are not restricted to the prototypical jobs that are often associated with the unfortunate eventuality. A 27-year-old man died after he suffered injuries three months earlier while doing leaf pickup. A dump truck was...Read More