Most people have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, and they may know someone who suffers from it. Many, however, may not understand exactly what it is or how it is caused. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a type of repetitive stress injury that is a very common work-related problem.
Importance of proper eyewear protection
Each year in Colorado, many workers suffer eye injuries while working on the job that could otherwise have been prevented by the use of protective eyewear. In some cases, the injuries result from eyewear that does not fit the wearer's facial structure properly, thus allowing debris to enter the eyes.
Legal support for workers suffering on-the-job burn injuries
Unfortunately, many Colorado workplaces can be very dangerous environments for employees on a daily basis. Just one accident with hazardous chemicals or electrical machinery, and an employee could suffer a burn that results in a permanent disfigurement, scar or impairment. If you suffered a similar injury at your job, our law firm can assist you in obtaining the benefits you deserve.
Colordao workers' compensation and trench collapse
A study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a subdivision of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, states that 350 construction workers died in trench collapses on construction sites between 2000 and 2009, an average rate of 35 a year. Trenching operations such as sewer, telecommunications and water line installation and repair may require excavating to depths over 20 feet, but the NIOSH report states that 64 percent of all deaths in trench cave ins between 1997 and 2001 occurred at depths of less than 10 feet.
