by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Aug 19, 2020 | Construction Worker Accidents, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Many adults experience hearing loss over time from natural causes, such as aging. Even technology is working diligently to make it easier for aging adults to address hearing disabilities early on with hearing aids, special headphones and other listening devices....
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jul 15, 2019 | Construction Worker Accidents, Workplace Accidents
As August approaches, most employees fantasize about autumn leaves and cooler weather on the horizon. However, construction workers are still in the midst of the hot summer days across Pennsylvania.They have to work every day, despite dry heat or extreme humidity....
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jun 24, 2019 | Construction Worker Accidents, Workplace Accidents
Construction work is in full swing in the summer months across Pennsylvania. While construction workers face hazards every day, one of the most consistent and severe risks is falling.According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 12, 2019 | Construction Worker Accidents, Workplace Accidents
Warmer spring weather signals the start of construction across Pennsylvania on roads, bridges, buildings and more. This also marks the time for employers, property owners and construction site workers alike to take measures to guard against the potential for serious...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Dec 18, 2018 | Construction Worker Accidents, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Anthony De Santos was operating a forklift at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on April 23, 2014 to move a steel column. He used a tagline to control the forklift while he walked beside it. De Santos was pulled in front of the forklift’s wheel after a sudden...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Feb 9, 2018 | Construction Worker Accidents
In construction work, dangers come from all corners: powerful equipment, heavy machinery, electrical hazards and, of course, heights. Gravity is the single biggest peril construction workers face. Whether you regularly work at high elevations – for example, as a...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jan 17, 2018 | Construction Worker Accidents
Cranes play a critical role in construction. Many jobs simply wouldn’t be possible without them.However, as large, heavy pieces of equipment, cranes can be dangerous to both the workers who operate them and those in the vicinity. Anyone who works on cranes or in...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Sep 22, 2017 | Construction Worker Accidents, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its yearly list of the 20 deadliest jobs in the nation. While many of the jobs on the list come as no surprise, there are some that people don’t generally consider dangerous unless they are in the industry. People...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jun 19, 2017 | Construction Worker Accidents
Hazards in the construction industry take many forms. Safety education often focuses on sudden, catastrophic accidents – such as falls, explosions, trench collapses and vehicle accidents. However, another category of injuries takes place over time. Long-term...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Mar 31, 2017 | Construction Worker Accidents
The existence of OSHA regulations isn’t the only reason that construction companies need to adhere to rigorous safety training standards. When it comes to reducing risks on the job, the best strategies aren’t always obvious. It’s up to employers to...
