An explosion at the General Motors factory in Indiana that could have employed people from Ohio or family members of those in Ohio is now being investigated. It resulted in the death of one person and the injury of at least eight others. This news might be a surprise...
Workers’ Compensation
Republic Steel in Ohio has minor explosion resulting in injuries
You may have recently heard about three workers who were injured in an explosion at the Republic Steel in Lorain Township. Workplace accidents like this don't happen often, but in this case, it led to all three people having to be life-flighted to local hospitals. If...
After fatal workplace accident, plant is hit with huge fine
Pilkington, a company that is based out of Toledo, Ohio, had a worker die in one of its glass plants in 2010. The plant in question was in Indiana, and the worker was crushed by machinery, leading to his death. The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Ohio educator left with injuries after armed-assault drill
No matter how it happens, an injury at work is still the responsibility of your employer. If you fall on unmarked wet floors, hit your head on unmarked low ceilings, or cut yourself on dangerous equipment, you deserve to get the medical treatment you need and the pay...
Workplace accident hurts 2 men
If you've been hurt at work in Ohio, then you may have sought workers' compensation. When you have injuries from a workplace accident, you should be taken care of while you recover without having to worry about the injury impacting your income or being impacted by...
OSHA to investigate Franklin, Ohio, company
Recently, an industrial accident in Franklin, Ohio, drew the attention of the OSHA. The workplace accident has allegedly begun to be investigated by the OSHA, and an investigator had been sent to Burrows Paper Corporation following the incident. According to the...
Ohio Bell faces lawsuit for worker injuries and retailiation
If you get hurt at work, you probably expect to receive workers' compensation for the time you miss from work and the medical bills you'll have to pay. The last thing you'd think would happen is for you to receive a suspension or other types of discipline. In this...
OSHA wants to make injury reporting better in Ohio
If you've ever suffered an injury at work, you know how important it is to file a claim and to make sure that the injury is reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which oversees safety and health regulations at your place of work. In this news...
Worker loses fingers to an unguarded machine in Ohio
When you go to work, you expect that the safety protocols are going to be followed. When they aren't, you could be putting yourself at risk for a workplace accident. On Dec. 18, a report came out about a worker from Ohio who suffered from the amputation of four...
Psychological injuries receive compensation limits in Ohio
If you're injured at work, you probably think that your employer will have to pay any amount that covers your future needs and current bills. That's not entirely true, according to this recent update from Oct. 15. The Ohio Supreme Court has now limited the allowances...