Workers’ Compensation

Most people who have traveled this country's roadways have experience with tractor-trailers. While many in Massachusetts may say that tractor-trailers can at times create unsafe conditions for others, the potential safety risks for those who work with such vehicles are often overlooked. For example, one out-of-state man was recently killed in a workplace accident involving two trailers. The man was working at AAA Cooper Transportation when the accident happened one morning in late January. Reports indicate that the 27-year-old man was attempting to connect two trailers. Unfortunately, he somehow became trapped between the two. Reports indicate that the worker was able to…

A recycling center can be a valuable asset in the community where it is located as it provides an opportunity to help reduce the waste that winds up in local landfills. Unfortunately, it can also be a hazardous work environment and lead to a serious workplace accident. While workers in Massachusetts and elsewhere typically observe safety protocols, a serious or deadly accident cannot always be prevented. One such accident at a recycling plant in another state proved to be fatal. According to the reports, a 51-year-old man was engaged in welding with the plant's equipment. Though the details were not reported, the evidence suggests…

Factories have been credited with helping to push this country's economic engine for years. While the manufacturing side of the economy has diminished, there are still many workers who labor in these industries. Factory work does carry a risk of a serious workplace accident, even when the employees follow all safety protocols. Workers in Massachusetts and elsewhere generally place safety at the top of their to-do lists. Last February, a 29-year-old man was killed when a pre-formed concrete product fell and crushed him. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration commenced an investigation that lasted several months. The federal agency concluded that…

One of the last things a business would want is problems with regulating authorities. This is definitely true about work safety regulators in Massachusetts or in any other state. Safety violations can be a serious problem for companies since they can result in serious fines and punishments from regulators. These violations often follow a serious workplace injury or could otherwise cause one if the underlying safety issues are left unattended. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has cited Dollar Tree Stores Inc. for violating safety standards for a second time since late 2013. This recent citation for safety violations stems from…