Your full-time job in Augusta, Georgia requires you to lift heavy boxes for eight hours a day. Normally, you can handle it with no problem. One day your co-worker stacks and leaves a pile of
Occupational diseases are those illnesses that arise as a direct result of your work environment or work related tasks. These are covered by workers’ compensation in Atlanta, Georgia. However, it is not always a simple
Coal mining is among the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Hundreds of workers are injured every year, with some injuries even resulting in death. The risks of coal mining are so high that
When we think of public safety, the first people who come to mind are police officers and firefighters. However, public safety employees include a wide range of professionals, such as paramedics, security guards, and prison
There are hundreds of hazards on any construction site. There are dug up holes, dangerous tools and equipment lying around, weak ceilings, exposed wiring, flammable objects, glass pieces, and more such dangerous objects that are
Last summer, five Georgia workers who were employed at an aluminum company suffered serious injuries during a sudden steam explosion. These types of injuries are not uncommon in industries that specialize in casting molten metal,
Last year, a hotel worker tragically lost her life after becoming trapped in a walk-in freezer at the hotel where she worked. Although hotel management claimed that the freezer door was functioning properly at the
Some of the most serious and deadly accidents that occur on the job take place on loading docks, which leaves truck drivers and warehouse employees particularly at risk of suffering from debilitating injuries. In order
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 13 million workers are exposed to chemicals nationwide. Tragically, this exposure leads thousands to contract occupational skin diseases (OSD) from chemicals absorbed
Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws play an important role in allowing injured employees to recover for injuries they sustained on the job. Most employers are required to have workers’ compensation or be self-insured. However, there are
Contracting a job-related illness or sustaining an injury can take a serious physical, emotional, and financial toll on injured employees and their families. Fortunately, injured parties can receive proper medical care and help with bills
North Carolina law requires almost all employers who hire more than three individuals to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. This ensures that employees who are injured while working on the job or who develop an occupational
