An accident at your job can lead to an amputation which can significantly affect the direction and trajectory of your career. It may be physically impossible to discharge your usual duties after losing a limb, and you might require long-term medical care and some...
Naturally, burns are most commonly associated with fires. However, there are a lot of different sources of heat and some burns don’t even arise from a direct heat source. The severity of burns can also vary depending on the circumstances. While some vocations involve...
Losing a limb in a workplace accident will obviously be catastrophic. Yet people sometimes underestimate the full effect it can have on your life. Here are some things to consider if you suffer an amputation of any kind at work: You might no longer feel whole Many...
If you’re considering the risks your face at work, it’s worth thinking about the industry that you work in and the inherent dangers that simply come with that job. Any worker can be injured, even in the tamest office setting, but it is certainly true that some...
As you strive to be a safe employee who doesn’t get injured on the job, it’s important to know the type of mistakes other individuals sometimes make, leading to serious injuries. By considering these cases, you may be able to avoid such mistakes yourself. Many workers...
Seeking a better life for his family, Rafael Pineda agreed to relocate more than 200 miles from his wife and three children to work on an industrial project in Long Beach, California. On 12/07/17, this 30-year-old iron worker was struck by a car while riding to work...
Maybe you’re working in a factory line when you accidentally cut your hand. It’s just a scratch, so you think nothing of it. Maybe you’re in the less-than-clean breakroom of your job when you scrape your arm on the table. It’s just a little scrape, so you bandage it...
People who work in an industrial setting need to ensure they’re taking proper safety precautions. Employers must provide the workers with the correct safety protocols and equipment to get the jobs done. Unfortunately, accidents do happen in the industrial setting....
If you suffer paralysis in a workplace accident, it is crucial you receive adequate compensation. What does “adequate” mean? Probably a lot more than you think. The Christopher Reeve Foundation researched the average costs of paralysis in 2014. Here are some of their...
With mechanical presses and hydraulic presses, one of the biggest risks to workers is that a hand would accidentally enter the danger zone while activating the press. This could result in amputation or a serious crush injury. Even if the amputation isn't immediate,...
