Illinois residents might agree that the death of a worker from a workplace accident is very traumatic for the family and friends of the accident victim. The family’s loss is first and foremost emotional, but the loss can have a …
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When a worker is killed in an accident at the workplace, the situation will inevitably be traumatic for members of his or her family. Not only is the family robbed of their livelihood, but they also go through a difficult …
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A worker can suffer a workplace accident from a variety of causes, including falls from heights or defective roof structures, or machinery or while working with dangerous tools. But, it is a tragedy if a worker dies from a workplace …
Chicago, Illinois residents would be shocked to know that more than 50,000 workers are killed in the United States every year as a result of injuries and illnesses caused by their occupation. This statistic is based on a recent study …
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Two of Healy Scanlons’ newest associates win approximately a quarter of a million dollars in a jury trial where no offer was on the table for a CDOT Inspector who fell into a trench on an excavation site. Patrick C. Anderson and Matthew …
Working at a metal scrapping facility involves tasks that can be strenuous and expose workers to different kinds of hazards. However, many Illinois workers have to face these hazards in order to support themselves and their families’ needs. Unfortunately, a …
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All jobs have inherent risks. Unfortunately, some jobs expose workers to dangerous conditions which sometimes can result in devastating outcomes. The death of an Illinois tollway worker early this year in a fiery vehicular crash prompted his family to file …
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Asbestos exposure is a well-recognized health hazard. It is also a workplace hazard that threatens the health of many American workers, including those in the Chicago, Illinois area. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has implemented safety standards to …
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Last April, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a nationwide initiative to assure the safety of temporary workers. A recent incident where a temporary worker lost his life in a workplace accident underscores the need for such safety initiatives. …
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Agricultural businesses in Illinois, which has its fair share of grain silos, should take note of an accident in the State of Washington that shows the importance of workplace safety. In the west central Washington town of Roy, a U.S. …
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