Category: Safety and Regulation Compliance

File photo | Photo: Zohair Mirza / Unsplash (Creative Commons) Federal inspectors have cited and proposed $266,000 in fines to a Zion contractor for allegedly exposing employees to the risk of falls, a repeat occurrence at the company. Inspectors from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) observed employees of Miguel… Continue reading Federal authorities are citing construction contractor Zion for exposing its workers to the risk of falls and are proposing a $266,000 penalty

The compensation landscape at major law firms is changing faster than a lawyer's billable hours during tax season. If you thought partner compensation was already in the stratosphere, the upswing has just begun – with changes like the “black box” compensation structure, new non-credit tiers, different bonus pools and other changes taking the profession into… Continue reading BigLaw Partners Are the New 1% – Check Out Their Stunning Salaries

Taylor Sheridan loves to write and shoot a sequence that elevates the work to a sacred act. After all the deadly dramas of Yellowstone and for the Duttons, it was cowboying as a verb that defined the show, with the camera lovingly lingering on the skills specific to the job. This show was also wistful… Continue reading “Landman” Episode 2 Review: “Dreamers and Losers”

Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers, a California-based personal injury law firm, is supporting SB-20, a recently proposed bill that would protect workers in the stone cutting and processing industry from silicosis, a devastating, potentially fatal disease. The bill would: Prohibit the use of dangerous “dry methods” to create stone countertops Lead to the creation of a… Continue reading Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers Support California Silicosis Law

Details As President-elect Donald Trump's administration prepares for the transition on January 20, there could be a number of changes at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the coming months. Since Trump's candidacy for OSHA's deputy secretary of labor was never confirmed by the Senate during his first term, and OSHA's deputy assistant… Continue reading What Changes to Expect with OSHA in the Trump Administration | Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

From: William ThorntonSource: al.com (TNS) Federal investigators say an Alabama contractor could have done more to prevent the death of a foreman in June during recovery efforts after a storm in Tuscaloosa County. As a result, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a $84,789 penalty to Dexter Fortson Associates of Bessemer. The… Continue reading OSHA fines Dexter Fortson $85,000 for fatal electrocution

As we approach the finale, it seems so Countryman Season 1 ends on a cliffhanger with the drug cartel either trying to hurt Tommy Norris or kidnapping one of his children to send a loud and clear message. [Spoiler Alert] The end of episode 8 somehow confirms my belief as Tommy and Monty had accidentally… Continue reading Who bombed the drug cartel?

Documentation is often viewed as a mundane administrative task. Nevertheless, in the context of workers' compensation, it serves as the backbone of a proactive and effective program. A well-documented pre-injury process establishes accountability, ensures compliance, and provides a roadmap for preventing injuries and responding effectively when they occur. Proper documentation also demonstrates an employer's commitment… Continue reading Documenting Pre-Injury Processes: Building Accountability and Preparation for Workers' Compensation Success

RIGID Constructors failed to provide worker training and personal protective equipment LELAND, N.C – A U.S. Department of Labor investigation into the drowning of a 27-year-old heavy equipment operator at a construction site in Leland found that the employer could have prevented the fatal incident by following applicable safety regulations. An investigation into the August… Continue reading The U.S. Department of Labor concludes that a Louisiana contractor could have prevented the drowning of a 27-year-old worker at a construction site in North Carolina