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Does workers’ compensation cover toxic substance exposure?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Oct 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
From cleaning products to pesticides, toxic chemicals appear in our daily lives frequently. However, in certain industries, exposure is higher and more dangerous for workers. Does workers’ compensation cover employees harmed by toxic chemicals in the workplace, such...
Threats of workplace injuries identified at pet food plant
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Apr 4, 2016 | Workplace Safety
Workers in industrial facilities in Georgia and across the country rely upon company owners to prioritize workers' safety. Moreover, preventing workplace injuries helps keep workers' compensation insurance premiums in check. Unfortunately, in some cases, employee...
Workplace injuries: Report highlights hydrocarbon exposure risks
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Jan 27, 2016 | Workplace Safety
Georgia workers have the right to safe workplace environments, and the ideal situation would be for workers to be confident in their employers' commitment to worker safety. One industry in which too many lives have been lost is the oil and gas industry. A recent...
OSHA investigates fatal on-the-job accident in Georgia
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Dec 21, 2015 | Workplace Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently completed an investigation into a fatal workplace accident at the Georgia plant of International Paper. The on-the-job accident claimed the life of a crane operator earlier this year. Investigators determined...
Workplace injuries: OSHA cites newspaper for repeat violations
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Aug 18, 2015 | Workplace Safety
Many industries nationwide, including in Georgia, expose machine operators to the hazards associated with moving parts. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has strict safety regulations related to this hazard, and employers must take appropriate measures...
Recycling company found to contribute to workplace injuries
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 25, 2015 | Workplace Safety
Workers employed by some Georgia companies may be exposed to many hazards that are known to be violations of safety regulations. Due to the financial risk of failure to secure alternative employment, workers often continue to work for companies where they are...
Citations for exposing workers to potential workplace injuries
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 10, 2015 | Workplace Safety
Workers are often exposed to obvious safety hazards that are disregarded by their employers. Georgia workers may find some comfort in knowing that the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is always on the lookout for situations in...
Company cited for violations that may cause workplace injuries
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Apr 13, 2015 | Workplace Safety
Georgia workers who feel threatened by safety hazards to which they are exposed at their places of employment have the right to report their concerns to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA may follow such reports...
Safety violations often cause workplace injuries and fatalities
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Mar 30, 2015 | Workplace Safety
One of many hazards faced by workers in Georgia and elsewhere is working in trenches. Projects that can require trenches include installing cables, burying utilities and pouring foundations. Many workplace injuries and even deaths have resulted from company owners not...
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