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 call for emergency help when an employee is badly injured.
OSHA reports that 103 Hispanic workers in New Jersey were hurt last year and about 800 were hurt nationwide.
Immigrants are reminded that they have a right to a safe workplace and to emergency medical care if they are injured on the job. If you’ve been hurt in a New Jersey workplace accident, please contact a lawyer to discuss your legal rights and workers comp claim.
