On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Sep 17, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
As a construction site worker, you face exposure to a myriad of dangers, such as falling objects, slip-and-fall incidents and falling from heights. These hazards can lead to a number of injuries that could prevent you from working in the future. One of the most common...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Jun 26, 2019 | Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Construction is the most dangerous industry in the state of Georgia. Every day, workers face considerable risks to their health and safety while on the job. In 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited lack of fall protection as the most common...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Jun 20, 2019 | Work-related Deaths, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Early in June emergency professionals found a man dead inside the sign of a Love’s Gas Station in Thomson, Georgia. When the worker failed to check in, the manager at D&G Outdoor Lighting & Signs, the company responsible for the sign repair, checked the...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Apr 16, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Many Georgia employees could be at risk for a serious workplace injury. Depending on the industries they work in, the type of incident may vary. However, there are certain injuries that are especially common across the country. According to the insurance company...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Apr 1, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Georgia residents who are injured at work may experience long-term physical problems. They may also experience emotional and financial issues as well, and their families may also be impacted by an injury. There are also direct and indirect costs that employers have to...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Mar 25, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Farm machine operators in Georgia and elsewhere are exposed to higher levels of whole-body vibrations than are recommended by the European Union and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, according to a recent study. The study, which was...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Feb 25, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Workplace cultures that promote long hours and ignore fatigue create unnecessary dangers for employees, according to a report from the National Safety Council. Throughout Georgia and nationwide, poorly rested workers face a heightened risk of workplace injuries. The...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Jan 31, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Truck drivers in Georgia who are vulnerable to shoulder injuries may face substantial risks during cranking. This is a relatively common task that involves raising and lowering landing gears. According to researchers from North Carolina State University and the...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Jan 10, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
For workers in Georgia and across the country, jobs in the oil and gas industry can pay well and make use of their skills. However, they can also pose a threat of serious accidents and injuries. Even workers who pay close attention to safety rules may be at risk due...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Jan 2, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
From 2012 to 2016, 8 percent of contract worker deaths throughout the nation were caused by electrocution. Of those workers, 68 percent of them were in the construction industry. These figures were gleaned from an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) by...
