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OSHA Fines Ohio Company After Man Loses Thumb in Workplace Injury
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) charged Liqui-Box Corporation with three serious violations and one normal...

John Larrimer
Aug 31, 2016
What Will Expanding this Program Mean for Injured Ohio Workers?
The state government is expanding a state fund that helps employers cut costs by getting injured Ohio workers back on the job more...

John Larrimer
Aug 29, 2016
Worker Safety Questions After Ohio Scaffolding Accident
A recent Ohio scaffolding accident ended safely after first responders reported that the workers involved had escaped. Police officers...

John Larrimer
Aug 24, 2016
How Will Augmented Realty Affect Construction Safety?
Whenever work crews adapt a new technology or method, there needs to be a careful discussion about how it might affect construction...

John Larrimer
Aug 22, 2016
Ohio Metal Coating Plant Continues to Violate This Same OSHA Safety Regulation
A metal coating plant in Sylvania, Ohio has been accused of violating the same OSHA safety regulation it has been cited for in the past....

John Larrimer
Aug 17, 2016
Ohio Man Dies in Work Accident After Falling Down an Elevator Shaft
A veteran fire apparatus operator (FOA) was killed in a horrific work accident after he fell down an open elevator shaft while searching...

John Larrimer
Aug 15, 2016
The 10 Most Common OSHA Safety Violations
Employers should make workplace safety a priority. Unfortunately, some companies tend to value profits over the safety of their...

John Larrimer
Aug 10, 2016
Can I Get Workers’ Comp for an After Hours Work Accident?
Normally, you can only make a workers’ compensation claim for injuries that you sustain under the scope of employment. That means an...

John Larrimer
Aug 8, 2016
How Do I Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability Claim?
If you were denied Social Security disability, do not lose hope just yet. SSDI claims are one of the most commonly denied Social Security...

John Larrimer
Aug 3, 2016
Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit If I Already Accepted Workers’ Comp?
Workers’ compensation programs offer some benefits that may not be available if you file a personal injury lawsuit. For example, if you...

John Larrimer
Aug 1, 2016
Are Feelings of Depression After a Work Accident Normal?
A work accident can affect every aspect of your life, and change your entire outlook. You’ll begin noticing more of these changes as time...

John Larrimer
Jul 27, 2016
What Are the Fatal Four of Construction Accidents?
Safety violations make construction one of the most dangerous industries out there. Construction accidents result in thousands of deaths...

John Larrimer
Jul 25, 2016
What You Need to Know About the New Work Safety Penalty Changes
In November of last year, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act, which requires OSHA and other federal agencies to make much needed...

John Larrimer
Jul 20, 2016
Fatal Construction Fall Injury Raises Safety Concerns, Possible Legal Action
A recent tragedy in Ohio has raised more questions about construction safety, and what more could, or should, be done. An Ohio man fell...

John Larrimer
Jul 18, 2016
OSHA Cites an Ohio Auto Parts Plant for Exposing Workers to These Hazards
Sunfield Inc., an Ohio auto parts plant, is facing $3.4 million in fines from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and...

John Larrimer
Jul 13, 2016
Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation for Anxiety or Depression?
The Supreme Court of Ohio formally acknowledged that “participating in the workforce in, and of itself, is a stressful activity” in 1986....

John Larrimer
Jul 11, 2016
Is A&B Foundry & Machining Inc. Putting Workers at Risk?
A 2012 inspection from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that A&B Foundry &...

John Larrimer
Jul 6, 2016
Columbus Manufacturing Worker Crushed in a Horrific Workplace Accident
Last month, a worker for Core Molding Technologies in the west area of Columbus was working in a press area when he fell into a hydraulic...

John Larrimer
Jul 4, 2016
Why You Should Give Your Teenager Workplace Safety Tips for Summer Jobs
Department of Labor statistics show teenage employees entering the workforce for the first time are twice as likely to suffer serious...

John Larrimer
Jun 29, 2016
Are You or a Coworker Having a Heat Stroke? Look for These Symptoms
Employees working outdoors are at much higher risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses during the summer months. In some cases,...

John Larrimer
Jun 27, 2016
What Does Ohio’s New Medical Marijuana Law Mean for Workers’ Compensation?
Last week, Ohio became the 25th state legalize medical marijuana. This new law is supposed to allow patients suffering from more than 20...

John Larrimer
Jun 22, 2016
BWC Recognizes June as National Safety Month
The National Safety Council recognizes June as National Safety Month to raise awareness of how to stay safe on the road, in communities...

John Larrimer
Jun 20, 2016
Why Do These Ohio Gun Shop Employees Face Life-Long Health Damage?
In 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identified serious safety violations at Pro...

John Larrimer
Jun 15, 2016
New Bill May Cover Treatment for Injured Workers Addicted to Pain Medication
The Centers for Disease Control’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control reports the sheer number of injuries that occur in...

John Larrimer
Jun 13, 2016
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