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There were close to 500 people who were killed on the job in the agriculture sector in 2012. That’s a current fatality rate of more than 21 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers — the highest fatality rate of any sector. In addition to these fatalities, there were...
According to newly-released statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), officials estimate that there were close to 4,500 people who were killed in work-related incidents in 2012. While that’s down from roughly 4,700 in 2011, some sectors, including...
Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyers know that employers are in the best position to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries by making sure that workers are properly trained and by ensuring that there is a safe work environment in which people can perform their job...
Three workers suffered serious injuries following a Georgia chemical plant blast at a facility in Valdosta. The facility is responsible for processing and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The incident came just two weeks after President Barack Obama...
The construction industry is predominantly male-oriented, with women comprising just 9 percent of positions as of 2010. Still, it’s worth noting that this marks a significant rise, with the number of U.S. female construction workers climbing by nearly 82 percent...
The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration recently issued a report highlighting the serious and inherent dangers in the oil and gas extraction industry – timely given the industry’s recent eye toward northwest Georgia. Our Atlanta workers compensation...
We tend to hear a great deal about the hazards of on-the-job asbestos inhalation, which has been known to cause a rare and fatal form of cancer known as mesothelioma. Now, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration is focused on promotion of awareness of...
Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are cracking down on unsafe workplaces, and they’re making their mark here in Georgia. Recently, officials cited both Ardagh Glass in Warner Robins and Supermarket Equipment Sales in Rutledge for...
Falls can be some of the most devastating work accidents in any field. Unfortunately, they continue to be a persistent hazard found in all kinds of occupations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these kinds of accidents can happen when...
Today, roughly 80 percent of all students work sometime during their high school career. And that’s why we have child labor laws — to help to make sure that our youngest workers have all of the time they need to tackle their education while also being able to...
