JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) receives thousands of complaints each month about unsafe work environments and dangers to workers throughout the country. Upon hearing these complaints, OSHA will investigate the premises and speak with employees. Upon seeing a violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA will document the violation and choose to cite or fine a company, or do both, depending on the level of violation.

Below are a list of OSHA’s most common workplace safety violations:

• Inadequate fall protection at a construction site.
• Below average communication of a hazard.
• Improper scaffolding set-up and design at a construction site.
• Inadequate respiratory protection.
• Improper electrical or wiring at a work site including office and construction settings.
• Inadequate stability of ladders at a construction site.

Similarly, these workplace safety violations often carry the highest penalties. Top on the list for highest penalty for a violation is inadequate fall protection and improper scaffolding. These violations often carry serious consequences for employees and are often the most preventable, leading OSHA to cite employers early and often to prevent these accidents from happening.

Workplace safety violations are dangerous and can often lead to serious, even deadly, workplace accidents. In the event you see a potential violation in your workplace, do not hesitate to report it to OSHA. Under federal law, you can remain anonymous and are also protected from retaliation by your employer.

If you have been injured on the job, or know someone who has, it is important to seek out help. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to those who have been injured on the job. For a free consultation, call Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo today at 888-807-WORK (9675).