An Illinois food supply worker was seriously injured on the job. As a result, he filed a workers' compensation claim. Sometime later, when he learned additional information that implicated fault on the part of someone other than his employer, he filed a lawsuit...
Kids may have to go back to school soon, but the summer heat does not appear to be going down any time soon. Many outdoor workers are in danger of suffering from heat illnesses at their work, but few are quite at risk as much as construction workers. According to the...
Jobs that require frequent ladder use pose significant risk to employees and passersby. The ascent, descent and work that takes place on a ladder can easily lead to a fall if proper safety precautions are not taken. Under the United States Department of Labor, the...
When a worker suffers an injury on the job or in some work-related accident, he or she generally enjoys medical care, wage loss compensation, and other benefits through workers' compensation. While this is welcome coverage in the moment to help address the immediate...
For any Illinois family, the unanticipated loss of a loved one is a shock. Learning that a spouse and parent will not return home as usual after work is understandably devastating. Fatal workplace accidents occur in all industries, often as the result of unsafe...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes rules that intend to keep employees in factories and manufacturing plants safe and healthy. The agency also provides guidelines for Illinois business owners to establish cultures in which employers and...
Allowing the accumulation of combustible dust in manufacturing facilities can lead to deadly explosions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed over $90,000 in penalties for an Illinois pallet maker some months ago for exposing employees to the...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be conducting an investigation at an Illinois sawmill after a worker lost his life. The agency says the fatal workplace injury occurred on a recent Monday afternoon. The company manufactures lumber and specialty...
Illinois employees of manufacturers typically rely on their employers to provide safe work environments that are free of known hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration expects employers to ensure that all machines are fitted with safeguards to...
Industrial workers in auto manufacturing plants in Illinois and other states face numerous safety hazards whenever they are on duty. Employers are responsible for the safety and health of employees, and they must comply with safety guidelines. The Occupational Safety...