Category: Workplace Safety

With over 1.6 million employees, Amazon is one of the largest employers in the United States. However, work conditions at Amazon often land the company in the news—and not for good reasons. Despite efforts to bolster their reputation through initiatives like the “thank my driver” program, which allows consumers to show their gratitude to Amazon…

Several types of accidents can lead to amputations, whether the amputation occurs in the course of an accident or is done surgically to minimize damage afterwards. Car accidents, crush injuries caused by heavy machinery, and deep lacerations can all require or lead to the loss of a limb. This is one of the most catastrophic…

As we close out 2022 and get ready for 2023, it’s a good time to look back at what’s happened and what is yet to come. Construction continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, accounting for a significant amount of workplace fatalities and the top source of OSHA violations….

 Many construction sites rely on scaffolding to help workers reach high elevations, conduct detail-intensive work on upper levels of a building, and keep supplies easily accessible and safe. However, scaffolding is also a primary cause for many construction accidents and injuries. If you’ve been injured while working on a construction site, you may have legal…

What you do after a workplace accident is important, but don’t forget about all of the things you must also avoid doing. Doing any of the things on this list could put your workers’ compensation claim in jeopardy and make it hard to get the benefits you’re entitled to. Not every workers’ compensation claim goes…

There’s no question that warehouse work is physically demanding and potentially dangerous. Injury rates tend to be higher than those found in many other industries, and despite that, progress on safe workplace initiatives is slow going. In recent years, injury numbers have started to trend upwards, indicating trouble ahead for warehouse workers. If you’ve been…

Construction accidents are tragically common. The construction workforce has increased rapidly in recent years, jumping 25% between 2011 and 2019. The nature of this work makes accidents nearly inevitable, and yet, most construction accidents are preventable. At Pisegna and Zimmeerman, we know how seriously a workplace injury can change your life. Our team boasts over…

 Certified nursing assistants, personal care workers, and others who provide direct care to group home and nursing home residents provide a crucial service to the community. Unfortunately, they put themselves in harm’s way when they do so. Beyond the risk of volatile or aggressive residents, the greatest risk in this line of employment is the…