A painter has died after he struck live wires while painting a power tower. The man was working in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County on Monday afternoon. First responders believe the man climbed to high while painting and touched live power wires causing him to be electrocuted. His coworkers tried to reach him but could feel …
Workers’ Compensation was created to protect employees and employers in the event of a work-related accident. Workers’ comp allows the employee to receive medical treatment as well as seek compensation for any wages lost due to a work-related injury. An employee can consult with a workers’ compensation attorney to file a comprehensive claim. When to Pursue …
While either pursuing or receiving workers’ compensation benefits, it is important to be honest, fair and knowledgeable about the process. Insurance adjusters can be quick to deny your benefits if rules are not followed or procedures are not done in a timely manner. Below are a list of mistakes and induvial can do and hurt …
If you were injured in the workplace, it is important to know there are deadlines regarding reporting your injury. Sometimes after an injury, you may feel fine and not report the injury right away. However, if you do not do so, you may have difficulty receiving workers’ compensation benefits in the future. Workers’ Compensation was …
A man fell off an industrial catwalk at a plant in West Mifflin. Police said the accident happened around 2:45 p.m. at LafargeHolcim’s Duquesne Aggregates plant located on Buttermilk Hollow Road. The catwalk was roughly 41 feet above the ground when the man fell off it. The man was taken to a nearby hospital where …
