Workers Comp News
Worker on Doylestown Hospital Cancer Center Construction Site is Injured
On Tuesday morning August 17, 2010 a construction worker fell approximately 30 feet at the Doylestown Hospital Cancer Center construction site. The worker, who has not yet been identified, was working for Anthony Biddle Contractors Inc. of Ambler. It is … Continue reading
2 Pool Employees Critically Injured in North Carolina Workplace Accident
Two employees of the neighborhood swimming pool on Spring Ridge Lane in East Charlotte, North Carolina were seriously injured at work on Monday morning. The accident occurred when the two men were mixing chlorine and other chemicals for the pool. … Continue reading
The Robert C. Byrd Miner Health and Safety Act will go to U.S. House
Last week, a mine safety bill passed the United States House Committee on Education and Labor and will now go to the full House for a vote. The Robert C. Byrd Miner Health and Safety Act is, at least in … Continue reading
23 Year Old Construction Worker Dies in Western Pennsylvania
On Wednesday August 4, 2010 a 23 year old construction worker named Cody Fyock went to work at the North Fork Creek Water Treatment Plant in Pine Creek Township Pennsylvania. The water treatment plant is run by the Brookville Municipal … Continue reading
Hispanic Workers Meet in Morris County to Discuss Workplace Injuries
Last week OSHA organized an event for Latino workers in Morris County, New Jersey. The purpose of the meeting was to encourage workers to report workplace safety violations and injuries. Employees spoke of their reluctance to report violations and to … Continue reading
Western PA Worker Dies, 3 Others Injured in Workplace Accident
Last Thursday, a worker died after being overcome with fumes at a Western Pennsylvania treatment plant. The worker has been identified as 31 year old Jack Hogan III. He was working in a 30 foot hole at the Sewickley Borough … Continue reading
West Virginia Coal Worker Killed at Loveridge Mine
Last week a West Virginia coal miner was killed in a mining accident. The accident occurred shortly before noon on Thursday July 29, 2010 at Consol Energy’s Loveridge Mine in Marion County. The victim, whose name has not yet been … Continue reading
2 Workers Hurt in York County Workplace Accident
Last week, 2 AmeriCold workers were trapped underneath heavy machinery in York County, Pennsylvania. The accident happened in the overnight hours of July 26, 2010 at the East Manchester Township shipping and refrigeration company. Both workers were rushed to the … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Important Ruling for Workers Exposed to Asbestos
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued an important ruling regarding workers suffering from asbestos related illnesses. The Court found that the cases of ill workers who were exposed to asbestos cannot be dismissed on summary judgment just because the workers … Continue reading
Two Workers Die in Pennsylvania Gas Explosion
Two people were killed in an Allegheny gas explosion last Friday. The accident happened at a Huntley & Huntley gas well in Indiana Township. The workers were performing maintenance on the well on the day of the accident. One of … Continue reading
