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MSHA says mining injuries and deaths were at a record low in 2012

We have been reporting a number of stories about the rash of coal mining accidents that have plagued the industry in the early part of this year. Several fatal mine accidents occurred in rapid succession in West Virginia mines in February. The string of tragic accidents came after what mine safety officials say was a […]

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Mesothelioma can strike years after workplace asbestos exposure

A rare but deadly form of cancer can strike anyone who has ever been exposed to asbestos. In the U.S., asbestos was once used in many industries due to its durability and resistance to heat, fire, chemicals and electricity. Today, we recognize the danger of asbestos, but for many people in West Virginia, the damage […]

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How OSHA tries to prevent construction site accidents

Because construction work is so potentially dangerous, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforces several safety regulations at construction sites. These regulations can be roughly divided into construction worker rights and obligations OSHA places on contractors and similar employers to provide a reasonably safe workplace. Employee Rights Among the rights construction workers enjoy under federal law […]

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Can veterans receiving VA benefits qualify for SSD benefits?

The men and women who make up our country’s military forces can, unfortunately, suffer a variety of mental conditions that stem from serving our nation. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is frequently a problem for veterans, making it difficult for them to return to their normal life or even maintain a job. When a veteran […]

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Besides workers’ comp, how else do workers get compensated?

Workers’ compensation exists to provide a way for victims of workplace injuries or illnesses an avenue for recovery, so that they need not suffer a financial burden on top of their disabling condition. It also helps employers limit their financial risk. Most of the time, an injured worker cannot both collect workers’ comp and sue […]

Read More »

MSHA says mining injuries and deaths were at a record low in 2012

We have been reporting a number of stories about the rash of coal mining accidents that have plagued the industry in the early part of this year. Several fatal mine accidents occurred in rapid succession in West Virginia mines in February. The string of tragic accidents came after what mine safety officials say was a […]

Read More »

Mesothelioma can strike years after workplace asbestos exposure

A rare but deadly form of cancer can strike anyone who has ever been exposed to asbestos. In the U.S., asbestos was once used in many industries due to its durability and resistance to heat, fire, chemicals and electricity. Today, we recognize the danger of asbestos, but for many people in West Virginia, the damage […]

Read More »

How OSHA tries to prevent construction site accidents

Because construction work is so potentially dangerous, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforces several safety regulations at construction sites. These regulations can be roughly divided into construction worker rights and obligations OSHA places on contractors and similar employers to provide a reasonably safe workplace. Employee Rights Among the rights construction workers enjoy under federal law […]

Read More »

Can veterans receiving VA benefits qualify for SSD benefits?

The men and women who make up our country’s military forces can, unfortunately, suffer a variety of mental conditions that stem from serving our nation. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is frequently a problem for veterans, making it difficult for them to return to their normal life or even maintain a job. When a veteran […]

Read More »

Besides workers’ comp, how else do workers get compensated?

Workers’ compensation exists to provide a way for victims of workplace injuries or illnesses an avenue for recovery, so that they need not suffer a financial burden on top of their disabling condition. It also helps employers limit their financial risk. Most of the time, an injured worker cannot both collect workers’ comp and sue […]

Read More »
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