Some workplace accidents end in minor injuries that require a bandage and nothing more. Others may require a short break, but an employee is ready and able to return to work after that moment of rest. There are other accidents in Denver, however, that end with a worker’s death. An on-the-job death is not only…
As technology advances and continues to produce smaller devices, individuals throughout Colorado and the United States are seeing an emergence of new health problems resulting from their long-term use. If these problems are caused by ergonomic issues at work, employees may be able to receive workers’ compensation. Terms like “iPad shoulder”, “iPad neck,” and “Blackberry…
Many job duties put the health and well-being of Denver employees on the line every day. One mistake could lead to serious injury or even death. It is very possible that employees could be injured like two restoration workers had been in a recent on-the-job fall The men were working at a wastewater treatment plant,…
Whenever Denver construction workers are working near heavy machinery, there is the possibility that they will become injured. Most jobs, however, have considerable safety equipment and procedures in place so as to prevent these types of injuries. But, on occasion, a Colorado construction worker will be seriously injured when something goes terribly wrong. Luckily, injured…
Another construction accident has left two employees recovering in the hospital. These men had been working on the roof of a parking garage when they were hit by a wall of reinforced concrete. The men had to be rescued by the fire department and were taken from the roof with a series of ropes and…
Working on a noisy job site can be more than just annoying; it can severely damage your hearing. In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hearing loss is the most commonly reported occupational injury among American workers. Each year, approximately 22 million workers in the U.S. are exposed to dangerous…