Workers Comp News
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
New Jersey Utility Worker Hurt Rebuilding Power Line in Carneys Point Township
Last week, a New Jersey utility worker was hurt after he came into contact with electrical wires while he was working on Route 48 in Carneys Point Township. The man, who has not been identified, was flown to Cooper Medical … Continue reading
2 Injured in Separate Incidents at Montgomery County Meat Packing Plant
Last week, two people were injured at a meat packing plant in Franconia Township. One employee of JBS Packerland lost a finger and the other suffered a broken ankle. At around 7:30 a.m. on July 20 a 36 year old … Continue reading
2 Workers Killed in Pennsylvania Zinc Refinery Explosion
Last week two people were killed in a Pennsylvania workplace explosion. The explosion occurred at the Horsehead Corporation, a zinc plant in Beaver County about 28 miles north of Pittsburgh. One of the refinery columns used to make zinc oxide … Continue reading
National Headlines
This roundup of headlines from across the nation provides a snapshot of what’s happening with workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability in the United States. Arizona House Considers Workers’ Comp Bills Source: Insurance Journal Arizona Lawmakers are considering two workers … Continue reading
