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Sentence for Coal CEO Shows Workplace Safety Issues Not Taken Seriously
It is very rare for executives to be criminally prosecuted for workplace safety violations, even when there are tragic consequences including workers being hurt or even killed. Unfortunately, the lack of criminal prosecutions is one explanation for why there are so many violations of safety rules occurring in workplaces throughout the United States. The relative…
Read More »Will New OSHA Regulations Help First Responders Avoid NY Workplace Injuries?
First responders include emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and paramedics, among others. These workers provide life-saving medical assistance throughout New York and often go into dangerous situations to provide that help. First responders face significant risks of injury in a wide variety of different situations they encounter as they do their jobs. Now, Business Insurance reports that…
Read More »OSHA & Workers Comp Insurer Disagree Over Effect of Workplace Safety Incentives
Should employers put safety incentive programs into place which reward groups of workers in situations where the incentive requires no days off from any workers due to injury? The answer to this question is in dispute. Safety News Alert reports one workers' compensation insurer says the programs are a key part of successful safety efforts. However, Occupational…
Read More »What’s Your Question about Filing for Workers Compensation in New York?
If you have been injured at work in New York, you might be eligible for workers compensation benefits. But filing for workers compensation can be a confusing process. And if you don't do it right, you may not get all the money and benefits you deserve. If you or a loved one was injured, it's…
Read More »Manhattan Crane Collapse Kills 1, Injures 3
A Manhattan resident was killed when a 565-foot crane collapsed on February 5 in Lower Manhattan. David Wichs, 38, was standing next to a parked car when the crawler crane came hurtling to the ground, crushing him to death. Three others were injured by debris that fell to the sidewalk during the collapse. As devastating…
Read More »New York City Crane Collapse Underscores Importance of Crane Safety
On a historic Manhattan street located approximately 10 blocks to the north of the World Trade Center, a 565-foot long crane came tumbling down during Friday morning commute hours recently. One pedestrian was killed by the crane, which had collapsed. A row of parked vehicles was also crushed when the crane collapsed. In this particular…
Read More »Do OSHA Powers Extend to Enterprise-Wide Abatement Orders?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can fine employers for failure to follow standards set by the administration. OSHA can also order abatement when unsafe conditions are identified. When OSHA orders abatement, employers will need to fix problems and remedy dangerous situations in order to keep employees safe. Following OSHA guidelines is best practices…
Read More »NY Workers Are Protected from Retaliation for Reporting Workplace Injuries
If you get hurt on-the-job, you should be entitled to full protections and benefits available under New York workers' compensation laws. As long as your injury is job-related and you report the injury, your medical bills should be paid and disability benefits provided if the injury prevents you from performing work. Employers are not allowed…
Read More »Post-Injury Treatment is Important After a New York City Work Accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently clarified rules on reporting injuries under 29 CFR Part 1904. The relevant rule requires that an employer provide a report to OSHA when a workplace injury results in the loss of consciousness of a worker. In one particular incident, an employee sustained a minor scratch on his finger. After a…
Read More »What Injured Workers Should Know about New York’s Scaffolding Law
Have you suffered a serious injury in a construction accident? When you were injured, were you atop scaffolding and fell? Were you hit by an object that fell from scaffolding at the worksite? If you are a construction worker injured at a work site while up on scaffolding, or if you were hit by…
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