On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Jan 16, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Ohio employees may be interested to learn that the number of federal safety inspectors has fallen under the Trump Administration. Since Trump took office, 40 inspectors with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have been lost through attrition. As of Oct....
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Jan 11, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Ohio has a strong coal mining industry. Workers in that field might not know that in 2017, coal mining deaths nearly doubled around the country compared to the previous year. In 2016, there were eight deaths. That went up to 15 last year. West Virginia had the highest...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Jan 2, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Ohio workers who have to routinely work outside may find it necessary to remove snow during the winter months. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has provided helpful advice regarding how to avoid hazards that may arise during snow removal. Individuals...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Dec 27, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Ohio workers may be disheartened to read the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of 2016 Fatal Occupational Injuries report. The report states that workers aged 55 or older died at a rate that was 9.9 percent higher in 2016 compared to 2015. Higher death rates...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Dec 19, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Whether in Ohio or other parts of America, the meat and poultry industry is known for having some of the highest injury rates among employees. From increasing line speeds to hazardous chemicals to employees being denied the proper number of bathroom breaks, there are...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Dec 4, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual Top 10 Violations List has been released for the fiscal year 2017, and workers in Ohio and other states may want to know more. Largely unchanged from the previous year, the list includes the addition of...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Oct 30, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
People in Ohio who work with electricity must be sure to wear person protective gear. Every year, about 2,000 people around the country end up in the hospital as a result of arc flash injuries, and around 400 of those people die from infection or burns. One man who...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Oct 3, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Many Ohio residents work in the construction industry, which carries significant hazards. Falls are the top cause of work-related injuries and fatalities at construction sites. Because of the dangers that are presented by falls, the Occupational Safety and Health...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Sep 21, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires employers in Ohio and around the country to maintain safe work environments. The death of a 33-year-old man in a warehouse illustrates the consequences of failing to observe safety regulations. The employee fell...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Aug 14, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Ohio construction workers are often required to work around heavy or dangerous materials, especially if their work involves repairing the infrastructure. However, a water pipe repair method that was traditionally believed to be safe may actually involve hazardous...
