On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Oct 24, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
When people think about what jobs might lead to the most on-the-job injuries, the first ones to pop in their heads most likely are jobs in the construction industry or mining industry. However, in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those who work as...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Jul 25, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Companies in Missouri and throughout the country reported 4,185 workplace fatalities to OSHA between January 2015 and April 2017. Another 23,282 severe injuries were reported to OSHA during this same period of time. However, it is thought that the actual number of...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Jul 20, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
The summers in Missouri can be brutal for both indoor and outdoor workers with those in the construction industry put at the highest risk. The following are just five safety hazards that construction workers face in the summer and what their employers can do about...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Jun 24, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Workers are entitled to a safe workplace that is free from known hazards. To that end, OSHA is making it a point to ensure that those who work on or near electrical components do not get hurt or killed at work. Between October 2012 and September 2018, six electrical...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Jun 10, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Workers in Missouri may face a particular threat to health and safety in the summer months. The summer of 2018 marked the fourth hottest on record, and many people fear that the increased temperatures are here to stay. Both indoor and outdoor workers can be affected...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | May 30, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
According to the investment management firm Conning, nearly half of 2017’s workplace fatalities occurred in two industries: construction and transportation. Construction workers in Missouri should note that this trend is being caused by a number of factors,...
