Woodland Interiors Inc. was recently cited by officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for putting its workers at risk for fall-related work accidents in Hiram. Safety officials witnessed these hazards when workers were putting...
Month: April 2017
Work Accidents in Atlanta and Elsewhere Minimized with Proper Ergonomics
Ergonomics: It’s all about creating a work environment to reduce the risks of overexertion and other painful work injuries in Atlanta and elsewhere. To help to raise awareness about the importance of ergonomics, the National Safety Council (NSC) is using its second...
Ergonomics Reducing Work Accidents in Atlanta and Elsewhere, Says NSC
For the entire month of June, officials with the National Safety Council (NSC) are pushing the National Safety Month campaign. During this time, safety advocates with the Council are working to raise awareness about the importance of safe working conditions to reduce...
The Proof Needed in Georgia Coal Mining Injury Cases
Coal mining was one of the industries that drove growth in the United States. However, many workers have suffered with the residual effects of this exposure.If you have suffered a Atlanta work injury, it is important to get the advice of an experienced workers’...
Thorpe v. Ted Bowling Construction: How to Determine Prevailing Wage for Atlanta Workers’ Compensation Benefits
When you suffer a work-related injury in Atlanta, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The question then becomes, how will your average weekly wage be determined for benefits purposes?Because this determination is not as straightforward as you may...
Summer Increases Risks for Work Accidents in Atlanta
Summer weather is here and so is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration‘s (OSHA) outreach program to help to raise awareness about the risks of working in the heat. The program is used to help to teach workers and employers and the dangers they face while...
Teen Risks for Atlanta Work Accidents Skyrocket during Summer
Currently, about 80 percent of our state’s students have worked sometime during their high school career. Well, summer break is getting closer and closer and more teens will be heading back to the work force, using this break away from school to make some extra cash!...
Work Zone Accidents in Atlanta Addressed with Statewide Stand Down
During the entire week, there will be a safety stand down at construction sites throughout the state. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the stand down has been orchestrated by the state of Georgia, the Federal Highway...
Gilmore v. Director, Department of Labor Restates the Law Surrounding an Appeal for Georgia Workers’ Compensation
Georgia workers’ compensation laws can be very confusing because they vary depending on who the employer is. Our experienced Georgia workers’ compensation attorneys understand the nuances in this area of law and we can help protect your rights in a work-injury...
Georgia Company Fined for Unsafe Working Conditions
Eagle United Truck Wash LLC was recently cited with 14 health and safety violations for failing to minimize the risks of work-related injuries at one of the company’s stops, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The violations were...

