Recent Blog Posts
Heavy Lifting and Workplace Injuries
Did you know that having to lift heavy objects is among the leading causes of workplace injuries every year? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), lifting-related injuries are responsible for more than one-third (about 36 percent) of all workplace injuries resulting in missed workdays. When lifting-related injuries occur, they most often… Read More »
Should I Seek Workers’ Compensation or SSDI After a Work Injury?
Did you recently sustain an injury while working that has left you disabled such that you cannot return to work? If so, you may be wondering what your best option is for seeking financial help with your medical bills and coverage for your lost wages. You may have friends, co-workers, or family members who… Read More »
Common Jobs in Maryland with the Highest Fatality Rates
Work injuries can happen in any industry or occupation in Maryland, but some types of jobs have higher injury and fatality rates than others. Indeed, there are certain occupations that routinely have very high accidental death rates, often due to the nature of the work and common safety issues that are present for workers… Read More »
Bulldozer Operator Injuries
Heavy equipment operators on construction sites and in other types of work are often at greater risk of serious or fatal injury than workers in other industries. There are many different types of heavy equipment that must be operated on construction sizes, in excavation areas, and on demolition sites. Bulldozers are a commonly used… Read More »
Grocery Store Deli Worker Injuries
Nearly every job at a grocery store or food market comes with some injury risks, but some roles are more hazardous than others. Almost all supermarket employees can sustain injuries due to overexertion and repetitive movements, as well as injuries caused by slips and falls at work. At the same time, certain types of… Read More »
Cutting and Saw Accidents On the Job
Injuries caused by saws, both handsaws and power saws, are extremely common in a wide range of construction jobs, as well as in other fields. Construction workers, especially carpenters and roofers, frequently use various types of saws in their day-to-day duties. Warehouse workers, as well as maintenance workers, plumbers, vehicle mechanics, manufacturing, electrical work,… Read More »
Most Common Injuries Among Maryland Maintenance and Repair Workers
Maintenance and repair workers in Maryland are often tasked with a wide range of job duties, which can mean that these types of workers are exposed to various kinds of injury risks. As the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) explains, maintenance and repair workers are often expected to have some of the expertise… Read More »
Falls Versus Slips and Falls on the Job
Falls can occur at any type of workplace, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and they are also preventable. Yet despite being avoidable, falls occur with frequency and are among the most common types of reported workplace injuries. Some types of industries report more falls than others, especially falls from… Read More »
Patient Handling and Hospital Worker Injuries
Many different types of hospital and health care workers have jobs that require patient handling. To be sure, nurses, nursing assistants, and various types of therapists and hospital staff must transfer patients, lift patients, and reposition patients as part of their routine workplace duties. Yet these common tasks can also be among the most… Read More »
Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Retail Grocery Store Workers
Employees at food markets or retail grocery stores must perform a wide range of job tasks, and a lot of those tasks come with certain injury risks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the most commonly reported injuries among retail grocery store employees are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which include “back injuries… Read More »
