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Forklift injuries often result in work-related deaths A 45-year-old employee recently died in a forklift accident at a lumber shipping yard in Alabama, highlighting the risk employees face when they operate or work nearby forklifts. "A forklift typically weighs between 4,000 to 9,000 pounds and poses a significant risk of severe injury or death to...

A conveyor belt accident has the potential to cause severe injury Employees in factories, warehouses, and other workplaces in Ohio often operate conveyor belts as part of their job. Unfortunately, workplace accidents involving these powerful pieces of equipment happen far too often. And when they do, workers can sustain very serious and sometimes fatal injuries....

How can employers help prevent demolition worker injuries and illnesses? Demolition accidents at construction sites often cause serious injuries and fatalities, according to Safety + Health, an online magazine published by the National Safety Council (NSC). But just how common are demolition accidents? Why do they happen? You can learn more below about demolition accidents,...

Ohio workplace injury attorneys discuss the ways severe burns can occur while on the job A workplace injury can happen in seconds, but the impact can be felt by workers and their families for months or years. Medical expenses can add up quickly, and injured workers who miss time from work can suffer a loss...

Employers need to be proactive about fall prevention Slip, trip and falls are serious business. While many people think of them as fairly minor accidents, too often, they are life-altering. Indeed, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in Ohio and nationwide. Falls can cause fractures, herniated discs, knee injuries, muscle strains,...

Ohio warehouse accident lawyers explain what workers need to know A recent fatal Amazon warehouse accident that killed six workers has renewed questions about the company’s safety policies and procedures nationwide, according to CNBC, one of many news organizations that reported the tragic workplace accident. The warehouse collapse occurred at an Amazon distribution facility on...

An Ohio Workers' Compensation Lawyer Discusses Workers in manufacturing face many risks to their safety and health. Their jobs may involve working with machines or doing a lot of lifting. They typically perform tasks that involve repetition, forceful exertion, or sustained body positions. Safety procedures need to be followed, but workers can still be injured....

An Ohio workers’ comp lawyer explains what happened A fatal workplace accident at a Columbus, Ohio paint manufacturing plant that also injured eight workers recently resulted in a $709,960 fine due to numerous safety violations, according to a news article published by Business Insurance. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corporation...

An Ohio workers' comp attorney provides the details With National Protect Your Hearing Month upon us, the legal team at Hochman & Plunkett Co., L.P.A. is raising awareness about work-related hearing loss and offering some helpful tips. Hearing loss that's sustained on the job can have long-term consequences since once your ability to hear is...

An Ohio workers' comp attorney shares the details you should know It may seem contradictory, but working in health care can be very bad for your health. People working in the education and health services industry have the third-highest rate of serious on-the-job injuries and illnesses out of any sector in the U.S., according to...