Workers Compensation News
The Aftermath of the Philadelphia Kraft Tragedy
It has been less than a week since the deadly rampage at Kraft in Philadelphia. It has been less than a week since an employee took a gun and killed 2 coworkers, injured 1 coworker and terrorized many more. Over … Continue reading
Explosions Injure Five at Delaware County Welding Supply Company
Last week a series of explosions shocked a Delaware County welding supply company just a few miles south of Philadelphia. The explosions at the Scully Welding Company happened at about 1 p.m. on September 1. The explosions resulted in a … Continue reading
President Obama Announces New Workplace Safety Plan for Federal Employees
Last week, President Obama announced a four year plan to improve workplace safety by ordering federal agencies to reduce the number of workers who become ill or injured on the job by 2014. In announcing his initiative, President Obama said … Continue reading
Pfizer plant recognized for workplace safety
Pfizer Inc’s plant in Kalamazoo County, Mich., has won a state award for workplace safety. The 3,600-employee pharmaceutical plant received the Michigan Voluntary Protection Programs Star Award, the state’s highest workplace safety and health honor. The Star Awards are presented … Continue reading
Criminal Sanctions for Workplace Accidents
This is an old story, but interesting nonetheless as we consider the issues of workplace safety and employer negligence. Companies that violate workplace safety rules can face OSHA fines (though these often aren’t harsh enough), but what about criminal penalties. … Continue reading
La-Z-Boy Faces Possible Class Action Lawsuit for Wrongfully Firing Injured Workers
Former employees of La-Z-Boy, the Minneapolis-based furniture manufacturer, have filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the company, alleging that they were fired shortly after being injured on the job. One plaintiff, Tom Ammons, who had worked for La-Z-Boy for 21 … Continue reading