Category: Work Injuries
As an integral part of the Texas workforce, it is crucial to understand workplace accident statistics to promote safety and prevent future accidents. Workplace accidents affect countless lives each year, leading to injuries, disabilities, and fatalities. In Texas, knowing these statistics will help create safer work environments and protect workers’…
In the aftermath of a workplace injury or accident, the recovery period can cause significant financial pressure because of loss of income. When you are required to take time off during your injury claim, you may feel frustrated and disappointed by your circumstances. However, your decision to return to work…
Workplace injuries can have devastating consequences for employees and could result in lost wages, mounting medical bills, and reduced quality of life. As an employee, it is critical to understand your rights and your employer’s responsibilities if you sustain an on-the-job injury. Employers have a legal obligation under state law…
Despite the negative impacts the COVID-19 pandemic had on many industries, the oil and gas sector has not only recovered—it’s achieving new highs. Production has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, and struggling oil companies have recovered and boomed. Additionally, exports of crude oil and gas have both hit record heights, outpacing global…
OSHA just released a list of the top ten violations for 2022. Each year, they make a list to determine the most commonly found OSHA violations in the workplace. They do so that they can then work to address the major common issues and help companies mitigate risk in the…
Formosa Plastics Corporation is to pay close to $3 million to settle after endangering their workers and violating the Clean Air Act, according to an announcement made by the U.S. Department of Justice. In a complaint filed on September 13th, the United States alleges 20 known violations of the Clean…
With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses and healthcare workers are more important than ever. But in addition to the increased health risks of working during a pandemic, healthcare workers are also at risk of workplace violence. Labor department numbers have shown that since 2011, hospitals across the nation…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an undeniable and significant ripple effect in many aspects of our daily life. But one unanticipated result of the pandemic is the increase in car accidents involving roadside work zones. Despite fewer cars on the road, there has been an alarming increase in both work…
The National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, part of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, found that on average, one person died from a work-related injury every 99 minutes. The Census reported 5,333 fatal workplace injuries in 2019. This is a 2% increase from the year prior, with occupational fatalities totaling…
Workplace accidents and illnesses affect more than 340 million workers worldwide each year, and without proper awareness of the dangers of occupational illness and occupational injury, employers and employees will add to this statistic. What is Occupational Injury? Occupational injury refers to physical harm or damage sustained by an employee…
