A longtime GE employee has died after sustaining fatal injuries in an accident. According to the Courier-Journal, Steven Herring was working on the refrigerator door line when he was pinned by a piece of equipment at the Louisville facility on Fri. Feb. 17. He had...
Workers’ Compensation
Pay attention to your workers’ compensation claim
All workers deserve a safe place to work, and the employers are the ones who are charged with ensuring this happens. When there are unsafe working conditions, there is a chance that a worker will suffer an injury or illness. This means that they will need medical care...
Overexertion — the injury you need to know about
People in Kentucky are hard workers who take a deep sense of pride in their labor. This defining feature sets workers here apart from everywhere else. Unfortunately, your work ethic could be putting you at risk for an injury.Some employers ignore the safety and...
Construction workers at serious risk for overexertion injuries
Working in construction can be an incredibly rewarding career path. Not only is the earning potential very appealing, but Kentucky construction workers often find a great sense of satisfaction in literally building something from the ground up. However, construction...
Staying safe while working around chemicals
A list of major industries in Richmond shows a variety of them use chemicals in manufacturing everything from paint and rubber components to machined automotive parts of many different types. There are also many makers of products that include lead acid batteries,...
Was your workers’ comp claim denied? There is still hope
Are you one of the many Kentucky residents who has suffered a work-related injury this year? If you are, you likely did what was necessary, and reported it and filed for workers' compensation. You went about getting the treatment you needed, believing that insurance...
State approves fee increase on workers’ comp claims
Those who are injured while on the job in Richmond are rightly entitled to workers' compensation benefits to help assist them financially until such point as they are able to return to work. It should be remembered, however, that benefit providers do not remain in...
Understanding the basics about workers’ compensation
Kentucky workers know that a work accident can leave them with serious injuries and financial expenses that can be a detrimental burden for their family. Even minor work accidents can require a long and expensive recovery, and it is beneficial for individuals to take...
Ways to make the manufacturing industry safer
Despite the rise of automation in the manufacturing industry, humans remain the driving factor behind success. Along with the progress of technology in this field often comes the mistaken assumption that employees in this line of work are surrounded by safer...
Workers’ compensation: current outlook and common issues
Most Kentucky workers are familiar with the safety guidelines and procedures affiliated with employment -- at least, to some degree. When an accident occurs, however, few know the ins and outs of the workers' compensation process. Before diving into a case,...