There are many things in the workplace that are known to be dangerous. For example, firefighters know that entering a burning building is a risk. However, there are many hidden hazards in a workplace that could prove dangerous, even deadly. As a result, states require...
Month: June 2014
Workplace accident results in fatality, thousands in fines
Most everyone in Illinois is aware of the responsibilities that employees have to their employers. They are expected to be punctual as well as to perform to the best of their abilities. However, employers also have a responsibility to their employees. Perhaps most...
Workers’ comp benefits could help families of deceased workers
The death of a child is every Illinois parent’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, concern for their offsprings’ safety does not end at the onset of adulthood. One father, who worked on the same construction site as his son, likely experienced the realization...
Fatal workplace accident sparks OSHA investigation
The government has a role in many areas of our day-to-day lives, sometimes in unexpected ways. For example, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration works to ensure that workers are safe in their everyday lives. However, despite these efforts, a workplace...
2 men suffer workplace injury in Illinois factory explosion
Any sort of major injury can have a devastating impact on one’s life. It can require significant medical intervention and recovery time, while causing the injured person to miss work as he or she recovers. In some of these instances, a loved one may also have to...