Working has inherent dangers, and some industries are much more dangerous than others. Before entering a specific industry, it is important to know the risks. Therefore, these are some workplace injury statistics to consider. Injury and fatality statistics In 2021,...
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Winter and spring are dangerous seasons for construction workers
Despite improvements in training and equipment, construction remains a comparatively dangerous industry in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. In fact, in 2019, construction workers suffered about 150,000 reportable injuries. Falls, electrocutions, caught-between...
What do fall statistics look like across industries?
Pennsylvania workers like you deserve a safe working environment where the emphasis is on your health and well-being. Unfortunately, company policies promising safety are not always fool-proof. This is the case for circumstances around fall incidents and injuries....
Does my job put me at risk for traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury occurs when head trauma damages brain tissue. The physical and psychological effects can be as simple as dizziness or confusion, as severe as coma or death, and could last for days or a lifetime. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
Does my employer have workers’ compensation insurance?
If you end up with an injury from your job in Pennsylvania, then you should expect your employer to carry workers' compensation insurance. This insurance will pay for your medical expenses related to the injury and also provide you with benefits for lost wages if you...
Job-related hazards that restaurant workers should recognize
In the kitchen, work can be chaotic, to say the least. With hot temperatures, wet floors, sharp objects and short tempers, this can be a very dangerous work environment. Unfortunately, many people have been injured in job-related accidents as restaurant workers....
Disgruntled workers and job-related accidents
From overworked, exhausted staff members to frustration with wage and hour violations, there are many reasons why workers can become disgruntled. Unfortunately, this may increase the probability of other problems arising in the workplace. For example, a worker who...
Preventing back injuries: A concern for all workers
Some of the most common injuries that workers across all fields of employment suffer affect the back. Regardless of the work they complete every day, many workers face a serious risk of sustaining a back injury that could limit their ability to work and even enjoy...
Among women, assault is among the most common workplace injuries
According to the National Safety Council, women are disproportionately impacted by workplace assault and a number of other injuries at work. For example, of all non-fatal assaults where the victim needed days away from work, women were the victims in 70%. In 2017, a...
How does workers’ compensation work in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires virtually every employer to provide workers’ compensation coverage. If you’ve ever had a near-miss at work, you may have wondered how the program works. Do you have to file a lawsuit? Can you be denied coverage? How do I apply? The workers’ comp...