On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. In New Jersey and around the country, accidents involving hazardous materials are a serious risk to the public. The reality of the situation is that very little is being done by the government or by hazardous chemicals manufacturers […]
Study reveals the high risks of recycling work
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, July 6, 2015. A recent study into workplace injuries reveals that workers in the recycling industry in New Jersey and around the country are involved in accidents while on the job more than twice as often as other American workers. The […]
NIOSH finds that temp workers are more likely to suffer injuries
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety highlighted research in a blog post on June 16 about the frequency of injuries and claims among temporary workers. New Jersey residents might be surprised to learn that about 17 […]
OSHA crackdown could impact New Jersey patients
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Due to the high number of workplaces injuries in the health care industry, OSHA has decided to continue its National Emphasis Program on Nursing and Residential Care Facilities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6.6 percent of […]
Safety worker injured in racing accident
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, June 11, 2015. New Jersey car racing fans may have heard that on May 30, a safety worker was injured following the end of a race that was taking place at Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. The accident, which occurred after […]
Workers injured in New Jersey blast
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, March 9, 2015. Three New Jersey workers suffered injuries after an explosion occurred at a Bergen County animal hospital on March 6. The incident happened around noon at the Oradell Animal Hospital located on Winters Avenue. Investigators say that the explosion […]
Vibration injuries at the workplace
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Pennsylvania employees might benefit from understanding more about how vibrations at the workplace can cause injures. Whole-body vibrations and hand-arm vibrations are the two most common causes of vibration-related issues that employees may suffer at the workplace. High […]
Worker dies while working on utility pole
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. According to a spokesperson with PSE&G, a Comcast worker was apparently killed while he was working on a utility pole in Glen Ridge on Feb. 5. Two employees working for the electric company reportedly found the man. Two […]
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