Many workers in New Jersey have jobs that require them to be on their feet for nearly their entire shift. This kind of work can expose workers to many different types of foot injuries that also affect other parts of the body. Workers in some jobs may be exposed to...
Workplace Injuries
Injuries commonly faced by workers in machine shops
Machine shop workers in New Jersey understand that their work environment is more dangerous than what many people contend with on other jobs. It is essential for these workers to stay aware and alert each day to avoid injury. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports...
Most common injuries sustained by construction workers
Construction workers in New Jersey should know that they are among the most injury-prone of all workers. Of the 3.3 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses that were reported in 2009, 9% were incurred by construction workers. This is according to the CDC,...
Construction worker suffers on-the-job injury in 20-foot fall
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an investigation into a construction accident that happened in New Jersey. A New Jersey Department of Labor spokesperson says the incident occurred on the site of a shopping mall in Hackensack. Reportedly, a...
Workers’ injuries are prevalent during snow removal operations
Snow is a known safety hazard, and after the record snowfalls in the Northeast, safety authorities urged employers to take special care in protecting employees in New Jersey and surrounding states. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration asked everybody...
Demolition worker suffers life-threatening leg injury
Construction workers in New Jersey typically face a host of hazards during any workday, and each task has its own risks. Employers must ensure that workers are aware of any potential dangers and how to prevent injuries. Furthermore, their safety training must include...
Workers’ injuries in warehouses can be avoided
Warehouse workers in New Jersey all face similar hazards along with those unique to the facilities in which they work. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, about 20 percent of warehouse workers nationwide suffered workers' injuries in 2015,...
Objections to new rule that can prevent some medical expenses
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's new rule to limit exposure to respirable crystalline silica became effective in New Jersey and across the country on Sept. 23, but there is significant resistance to it. Some groups have resorted to the courts to...
Traumatic brain injury can occur in any workplace
Although certain industries are more dangerous than others, head injuries can occur in any workplace. A New Jersey office worker can slip or trip and knock his or her head against the floor, or a steel bar can hit a construction worker's head. The Brain Injury...
Soft tissue injuries in the workplace
Some injuries are obvious from the moment an accident takes place at your New Jersey job. A broken bone, head trauma or burn may send you or your co-worker to the emergency department immediately. At , we understand that not all workplace...
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