Month: June 2013

From West, Texas, to Baltimore: dangerous chemicals in the workplace

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jun 28, 2013 | Workplace Accidents

More than 50 years ago, the best-selling book Silent Spring" warned of the dangers of pesticides not only to fish and wildlife, but to human health. The book struck a chord with the public, and some of the worst pesticides were banned.But dangerous and toxic chemicals...

Worker killed in construction accident at new stadium

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jun 17, 2013 | Construction Workers' Accidents

Whenever there is a large construction project, it is common that there will be workers from several different companies present at the jobsite. These employees all have their own specific tasks that they need to perform. To ensure that the project is completed...

Beating the heat: outdoor workers urged to take precautions

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jun 14, 2013 | Workplace Injuries

After a colder-than-usual spring in many parts of the country, summer has at least arrived. But as welcome as the warm weather is, it comes with its own particular set of risks. In the Baltimore area and elsewhere as well, one of those risks of summer is heat-related...

Building demolition turns disastrous; company ignored warnings

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jun 7, 2013 | Construction Workers' Accidents

We've written frequently about construction accidents in this blog - with good reason. After all, they are among the most commonly occurring work injuries. And they are also among the most serious and potentially fatal of work accidents. The Baltimore area definitely...