Most Pennsylvania workers have access to workers’ compensation coverage following an on-the-job injury or work-related illness. Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, employers must provide these benefits to all employees from the first day they report to work. These benefits are available because the law prevents the worker from taking legal action against their employer. …
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Children at Risk for Vehicular Heatstroke as Temperatures Rise Each year, a number of children will be left in hot vehicles and face the possible threat of having heatstroke. So far, in 2019, there have been 2 heatstroke deaths due to children being left in vehicles. In 2018, there were 51 vehicular heatstroke deaths. Children’s …
Read More >>Sharing the Road with Motorcycles. As temperatures increase, so will the number of motorcycles on the road; sadly you will also see an increase in motorcycle accidents. According to the 2017 Pennsylvania Crash Facts and Statistics manual, (2018 has not been released yet) In 2017 there were a reported 3,275 motorcycle …
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Pre-Cut Melon Products Sold at Walmart, Target and More Recalled due to Salmonella Contamination Caito Foods have recalled pre-cut melon products sold at local retailers due to a possible salmonella contamination. Caito Foods is recalling their pre-cut melon products for the second time this year. The pre-cut melon was distributed to 16 states and sold …
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Ford Recalls 130,000 Trucks for Second Time Ford is recalling 130,000 F-series pickup trucks to repair components that could have been damaged in a previous recall. In a previous recall, Ford recalled 410,289 F-series pickup trucks due to a fire risk from the engine-block heater. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), water …
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