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The Most Common Maritime Injury That Is Caused at Work in Louisiana
Many different professions pose hazards for the workers within their respective industries. Maritime workers in Louisiana are among these dangerous professions. Due to the nature of their profession, these workers employed on one of Louisiana’s many inland ports and waterways are regularly exposed to working conditions that pose a serious risk to their health. … Read More »
Is There Workers’ Compensation for Roofing Contractors?
It’s fairly common knowledge that construction jobs come with certain dangers and workplace hazards. In fact, according to The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, roofers have one of the highest rates of workplace injuries and illnesses of any occupation, as well as the highest rates of occupational fatalities. There are several obvious reasons… Read More »
Common Injuries in Oil Fields
The oil and gas industry can be dangerous to work in, particularly for those who perform mining, quarrying, and gas extraction work in oil fields. This type of work is highly labor-intensive and puts workers in contact with dangerous machinery, equipment, and explosive substances. And injuries that result from accidents in oil fields can… Read More »
Forklift Accidents: Common Causes and Injuries
Though commonly used in many industries and workplaces, forklifts are dangerous pieces of machinery. Both the heavy materials and items that they carry and transport can be a hazard, as well as the vehicle itself. In 2019, 79 workplace fatalities and over 8,000 injuries were reported involving forklifts. Unfortunately, despite their dangerous nature, forklifts… Read More »
How Common Are Maritime Worker Injuries?
Marine transportation workers, also known as maritime workers, are vital to our economy. However, they often don’t get as much attention as other transportation workers that ship goods and materials—such as commercial truck drivers—but maritime work is just as important. Unfortunately, marine transportation is often more dangerous and can result in severe injuries and… Read More »