Pennsylvania is one of the nation's leaders in the manufacturing industry, and machine shops play an important role. However, statistics show that these are dangerous places to work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, just over 3 injury...
Workplace Injuries
Are non-fatal workplace injuries declining?
With increased awareness of worker safety and technological advancements, some fields are safer in 2020 when compared to previous years. However, there are still many hazards in the workplace and a lot of employees sustain non-fatal injuries. Although many are lucky...
Understanding asbestos exposure
If you work in the construction or demolition industries, a common word that you may hear in the context of a safety hazard is asbestos. Many who perform your same type of work have come to us here at knowing that asbestos exposure can be...
Anxiety due to work
Most in Scranton might assume that a workplace injury would have to be something tangible that causes damages that can be empirically verified. Anxiety would not seem to fall into this category. Yet millions suffer from workplace anxiety that can dramatically impact...
What fall protections are required in the construction industry?
Everybody experiences a fall at some point during their lives. In fact, falls in Scranton may seem so routine that it comes as a surprise to you to learn that they are among the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. In most cases, it is not so much the...
Some states pursuing criminal charges for workplace deaths
Most employed people in Pennsylvania know that if they should ever become injured while at work, they may be able to apply for workers' compensation benefits to help them recover lost wages or provide for needed medical care. If a workplace accident results in a...
Workplace injuries due to traffic accidents
There are many different hazards that workers encounter on a frequent basis. These risks may include dangers associated with certain types of machinery, exposure to toxic substances, falling off of a roof or ladder and so on. Moreover, a worker may be hurt while they...
Stress, sleep loss and the risk of a workplace accident
Accidents in the workplace take place for countless reasons, such as inexperienced co-workers, inclement weather and various hazards that appear on a daily basis. However, stress and sleep loss contributes to many of the work-related accidents that occur, and it is...
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
If you use your hands to do any kind of repetitive work at your Pennsylvania job, you stand a good chance of developing carpal tunnel syndrome at some point in the future. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons explains that while the pain of CTS generally...
What is lateral epicondylitis?
There are many workplace injuries that can result from repetitive use of the upper extremities, which include the hands, arms and shoulders. One such injury is lateral epicondylitis. You may not recognize it by its scientific name, but you may be more familiar with...