Sources say that a Pennsylvania company was recently cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for repeated safety violations at its Shippensburg location. In August 2013, as the result of a complaint, OSHA initiated an inspection that has led to more...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers test positive for elevated radiation levels
Pennsylvania workers may have noted news of radiation exposure at a radioactive waste disposal plant. A radiation leak at the underground nuclear waste dump in New Mexico on Feb. 14 has impacted 13 workers who have tested positive for radiation exposure at elevated...
Pennsylvania factory explosion results in injuries, death
On Jan. 31, an explosion at a factory in St. Mary's resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to two others. The workplace injury incident occurred in the morning at a carbon and graphite manufacturing facility on Trout Run Road, and sources state that the...
Employee injured in Pennsylvania plant accident
A 26-year-old man was injured while working at a Harrison Township, Pennsylvania, plant. The workplace injury occurred after a piece of equipment fell on top of the man while he was working. The accident occurred at about 4 p.m on Jan. 17 as the man was standing on...
Woman claims husband’s brain disease caused by work conditions
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided to allow the lawsuit filed by the wife a former employee of Armstrong World Industries to move forward on Nov. 18. The lawsuit claims that the Lancaster man sustained a workplace injury by being exposed to chemicals that...
PTSD benefits for sexual assault low in military
Data released on Nov. 7 showed that military personnel in Pennsylvania who claim that they acquired post-traumatic stress disorder due to verbal or physical sexual assault might struggle in their effort to receive benefits. The Service Women's Action Network and the...
Accident sends PennDot worker to hospital
A driver, blinded by the sun, turned a corner and struck a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation employee. The man was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for the treatment of his injuries. The man was working traffic control when he was hit. The driver of the...
Inmate assaults and work injuries in correctional facilities
Working in a prison or jail is dangerous work. Attacks by inmates on staff can occur at any time, especially in high-security facilities. When an attack occurs, it is only natural for an injured correctional officer or other employee to wonder if they qualify for...
Is workers’ compensation available for mold exposure?
Exposure to mold carries significant health threats. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, workers who are exposed to large quantities of mold in work settings can suffer severe reactions can include fevers. People with compromised immune...
Firefighters and Cancer as an Occupational Disease
Firefighters hold an honored place in American life - for good reason. Police officers, they put their bodies and lives on the line every time they go on duty. Bruce Springsteen lauded this spirit of service in his notable song "Into the Fire," which was inspired by...