Workplace Injuries

It began with a sensation of pressure inside his ears after his workdays ended and it slowly evolved into a sensitivity to sound. The construction worker in his early 50s began to worry about the slight hearing loss and complications, so he began wearing ear...

Regular readers of our Tulsa workers' compensation law blog know that our focus is on helping readers find useful information on workplace injuries and illnesses and other issues related to workers' comp benefits. An issue too often ignored by the news media is...

Safety equipment for construction workers in Oklahoma has not changed much over the years. Hard hats, back braces, protective glasses and safety vests are commonly issued to prevent workplace injuries. However, new technology may take that tried and true protection to...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently reported that in 2014 about 18 people across the country died on the job from heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke. Additionally, over 2,600 workers became ill on the job from exposure to heat. An...

Workers in Oklahoma rely on safety measures on the job. Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated and cited a food manufacturing company in another state for failing to provide safeguards on dangerous machines even after being warned to...

Workers who are involved in road construction are typically exposed to many safety hazards. This applies in particular to bridge construction projects in Oklahoma and across the country. Two workers in another state recently suffered workplace injuries in an incident...

Owners of manufacturing plants in Oklahoma have to protect their workers against a score of safety hazards that might be unique to each facility. For this reason, employers must assess workplaces and identify all dangerous areas. All hazards must be addressed to...

Grain handling and storage facilities nationwide, including here in Oklahoma, are known to pose multiple safety hazards. The most frequently cited causes of workplace injuries in this industry include auger entanglement, falls, combustible dust explosions,...

Construction sites in Oklahoma and across the country are, unsurprisingly, some of the most dangerous workplace environments. A vast array of hazards exists, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration imposes strict safety regulations. Unfortunately, not...

Oklahoma workers who are exposed to the multiple hazards inherent to the chemical industry deserve to be protected. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently cited a chemical company in another state after an August inspection identified hazards that...