Posted on December 29th, 2009
The Solid Waste Transfer & Recycling Inc of Newark has been cited with10 violations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for alleged safety and health violations.
Four of the violations carry a fine close to $200,000 and six violations that carry a fine close to $15,000.
The violations were found during an inspection on June 3. The inspection was done as a part of the government’s effort to inspect companies with larger rates of injury and illness.
If you or someone you love has been injured in the workplace, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today to discuss your legal options.
Posted on December 23rd, 2009
A Federal Express warehouse worker was injured after being pinned underneath a forklift that he was operating in Parsippany.
The worker was leaning out of the forklift when the loaded forks began to press down on his head and chest. He legs remained inside of the forklift. The man suffered severe head and torso injuries. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident.
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 15th, 2009
The Solid Waste Transfer & Recycling Inc. of Newark, N.J. has been cited by the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health violations.
The proposed penalties total to $212,400. After investigating, OSHA found that the company had 10 willful violations. Two of the serious violations included, blocked exits and inadequate energy control procedures.
The Newark company has 15 days to comply, request from OSHA’s area director, or contest the citations before the commission.
If you or someone you love is not receiving worker’s compensation payments that he or she deserves, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 8th, 2009
State officials believe some companies classify their workers as independent contractors to save up to 30 percent on labor costs.
Company expenses such as workers compensation, Social Security taxes and unemployment insurance aren’t necessary for independent contractors.
This is giving these contractors an unfair advantage because they work for less money.
Preparation is occurring in Nebraska state legislation to crack down on those who “misclassify” their workers.
This is becoming a nation-wide issue.
New York, Montana and New Jersey said they plan to sue FedEx Ground, claiming that the company’s use of independent contractors to ship packages is illegal. Using these independent contractors, denies workers of their rights and benefits.
If you or someone you love is not receiving the worker’s compensation he or she deserves, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529
Posted on December 1st, 2009
An annual convention concerning workers compensation litigation and law is being held in New Jersey on Wednesday. Judges and lawyers from across the state will be in attendance to discuss the changing landscape of the field of workers compensation.
The lawyers and judges attending the conference will be discussing how the field of medical malpractice litigation may change in the coming year. Malpractice reform is a hot-button issue today, and many politicians are expected to introduce legislation to put limits on the amount of money that can be awarded in malpractice cases.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of negligent medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.
