The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) listed their top ten violations from 2011. All of these violations can result in either death or injury of a worker.
The violations in order are...
- Scaffolding – planking or support gave way, worker slipped, worker hit by falling object
- Fall protection – falls listed as one of main causes of traumatic worker death by Department of Labor
- Hazard communication standard – chemicals not labeled or workers not trained to handle properly, manufacturers of chemicals not providing product information
- Respiratory protection – workers not provided with respirators to eliminate exposure
- Control of hazardous energy (Lockout/Tagout) – unexpected startup of machinery and equipment
- Electrical/wiring methods, components and equipment – workers exposed to shock, electrocution or fires
- Powered industrial trucks (forklifts) – workers drive off loading docks, forklifts strike workers, falls occur on pallets
- Ladders – workers must be protected whenever at a height of four feet or more
- Electrical systems design – misuse can create fires, explosion, or electrocution
- Machines – workers suffer crushed fingers/toes, amputations, blindness, or burns
Every worker has the right to a secure workplace that follows the appropriate rules and regulations and promotes a safe environment. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job in an industrial accident, you should consult an experienced work injury attorney for a free initial consultation to discuss your Worker’s Compensation Benefits.
The knowledgeable lawyers at Wagner Reese can assist you in securing your Worker’s Compensation Benefits so that you can plan for you and your family’s future. Call us today for at 888-676-1598.
