Blog: Workplace Injuries

Westmoreland County limestone mine accident leaves 3 injured

Apr 29, 2015

A mine collapse at the Whitney Plant in Unity Township, Pennsylvania has injured three workers. All three workers were hurt when a massive ground fall of dirt and stone fell on them while they were in the entrance to a Westmoreland County underground mine. The mine where this incident occurred produces brick, block, and stone. The Mine and Safety Healthy Administration investigated the scene. Two of the victims were knocked unconscious in this work accident...

Keep workers’ hands safe!

Apr 24, 2015

For the average worker, their hands play a big role in completing the tasks associated with their job. Because of this it makes sense that employers would take steps to prevent hand injuries in the workplace. In this post we will provide some tips on what can be done in the workplace to accomplish this. The first is to eliminate any hazards that could result in a hand injury. This may be accomplished with job...

Nurses who move patients at risk for injuries

Feb 13, 2015

In the past we have discussed some of the dangers that exist for individuals who work in the healthcare field. While many individuals could be injured while interacting with patients during a stay in the hospital, far and away nurses spend the most time with them. During that time their duties vary widely but may include lifting and moving patients. This activity can be detrimental to the health of the nurse and could result in...

Medical worker seeks damages for injuries suffered in fall

Jan 16, 2015

In previous posts we have written about the dangers associated with working in the medical field. The locations in which a health care professional might be injured are not limited to hospitals and doctor's offices. As a lawsuit recently filed by a Pennsylvania hospital worker illustrates, it can occur in other settings as well. The woman who filed the personal injury lawsuit says that during winter she was working in a mobile medical trailer that...

Do you know how to protect your back while working?

Dec 5, 2014

Each day individuals throughout the nation injure themselves while working. The types of injuries vary depending on the specific situation but include those affecting a person's back. Under some circumstances the injury may be serious enough to result in missing work while healing. During that period of time an injured worker may be able to secure workers' compensation benefits to help cover things such as the expenses associated with the injury. Upon returning to work...

The potentially major repercussions of minor injuries

Dec 5, 2014

When people think about workplace injuries that affect a worker's ability to perform a job, they often think of major traumas like a brain injury, amputation or broken bones. However, there are a number of minor conditions a person can experience which can prove to be quite troubling and painful. In today's modern workplaces, many people develop and suffer from conditions that are referred to as repetitive stress injuries. These injuries can be caused or...