When an Ohio resident is unable to work due to a medical condition, he or she could have a rightful claim to benefits through one of the two federal disability programs. However, it can be complicated to fully understand eligibility requirements and how to actually...
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Month: November 2017
Paying OSHA citations affects workers’ compensation claims
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) may issue citations for violations of OSHA regulations in connection with workers' compensation accidents. Ohio employers should be aware that if they accept and pay these citations, it can lead to increased...
Man killed in Ohio industrial accident
When a person is injured on the job they can suffer serious consequences. Workplace accidents often involve potentially serious injuries that are sometimes fatal. A fatal accident recently occurred in Columbus that killed a forklift operator.A warehouse worker was...
Unexplained falls may not be covered by workers’ compensation
The Workers' Compensation system is predicated on the notion that employees, regardless of fault, should be compensated for injuries they sustain at work. However, the Ohio Second Appellate District Court recently stated that while this is generally the case, there is...
Hearing loss in the workplace and your right to compensation
Ohio workers know that when they suffer an injury in the workplace they have the right to seek compensation through their employer's workers' compensation insurance. However, this right also applies to those who suffer injuries and damage from their work over a long...
Fatal accident at manufacturing plant leads to investigation
An employee of Autoneum, a manufacturing company that produces sound and heating systems for General Motors and Ford, was killed from what authorities now say was blunt-force trauma. The county coroner and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are...