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Collapsed scaffolding leaves questions of safety at jobsite
Questions concerning the safety of a company’s work practices arose recently when six construction workers were buried under the falling debris of collapsed scaffolding at a jobsite in the Midwest. Investigators at the scene conclude the winds most likely played a factor, but their concern focused on two central issues. The…
Government workplace injury data plan raises privacy concerns
Every worker in North Carolina is entitled to a safe work environment. Employers are required by law to provide this. Information can be a crucial part of improving safety conditions at work. Consequently, the federal government is proposing that specific data on workplace injuries be made available online. The Occupational…
North Carolina hospital workers call for safer conditions
When most people hear the term work accident, images of industrialized work environments, such as factories and laboratories, may come to mind. It is easy to imagine suffering a workplace injury in a workplace that contains an abundance of dangerous machines or chemicals. However, workers at a one North Carolina mental hospital are upset…
Spike in cellphone tower deaths catches OSHA’s attention
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently sent a letter to employers of cellphone tower climbers to warn them that they must comply with safety regulations. North Carolina residents may be aware that cellphone tower climbing has been called the most dangerous job in the country. Most workplace accidents in…
Right to report a work accident in North Carolina is protected
Complaining about a work injury is every employee’s right. This right is protected by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The act protects those who report a work accident in North Carolina and the rest of the country. Unfortunately, some companies still punish employees for bringing attention to…
Temporary workers face challenges claiming workers’ compensation
In a perfect world, workers’ compensation benefits would be readily available to any worker who suffers an on-the-job injury. Some workers however, may have to fight for their benefits after a work accident. Temporary, blue-collar workers across the country, including in North Carolina, often fall into that category. Due to high unemployment…
Construction accident results in North Carolina worker’s death
While dealing with heavy machinery and specialized tools, construction work can sometimes carry significant risks to workers. If proper safety conditions are not met or are ignored completely, accidents resulting in serious injury may occur to even the most seasoned construction workers. Recently, a falling pipe at a North Carolina work site…
The Importance of Obtaining Medical Evidence to Support Social Security Disability Claims
At some point during your Social Security disability claim, it is likely that you will be sent for a medical examination by the Social Security Administration. Unfortunately, many of these examinations do not result in the type of medical evidence necessary to obtain benefits. For this reason, it is very…
Construction accident leads to man’s death
A tragic construction accident in North Carolina resulted in the death of a young worker. The young man fell to his death from scaffolding at a local building project, and he died at the scene of the construction accident. There is no indication of the nature of his fatal injuries. While the…
The Future State of the Social Security System
There is frequent discussion in the media regarding whether the Social Security system will be able to pay benefits in the future. Currently, the government indicates that funds will be able to pay 100 percent of scheduled benefits until 2033 for the old age and retirement benefits. Unfortunately, the disability…
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