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Jobs That Damage Your Hearing: What Are the Noisiest Occupations?
Anybody who works in New York City knows that it can get loud. From the machine gun consistency of a jackhammer on a construction site, to the siren or shrieking air horn of a passing fire engine, to the power tools that your plumber might be using, many occupations require long-term exposure to very loud…
Read More »Worker Safety Undermined by Neglect, Lax Regulations
Our New York City work injury attorneys know that a fire in 1911 called the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire had a profound impact on shaping workplace safety laws in the United States. The fire occurred in a large New York factory after the manager had locked the doors to prevent theft and unauthorized rest breaks. Workers were unable…
Read More »Social Security Disability System Makes Unfair Target
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are available to those who are unable to work due to severe long-term disabling conditions. Unfortunately, the disability benefits system has come under attack in recent months, as some argue that it is a costly program adding too much to government deficits and being taken advantage of by those without…
Read More »Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton and Romano, LLP Attorneys Named Super Lawyers for 2013
Our New York City work injury attorneys are pleased to announce that many of the dedicated, knowledgeable attorneys at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP have been named Super Lawyers for 2013. Victor Pasternack, Barbara Tilker, Jordan Ziegler, Cathy Stanton, Edgar Romano and Robert Saminsky have all been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine…
Read More »New York Company Fined for Exposing Employees to Workplace Toxins
Employers have an obligation to make sure the workplace is a safe place for employees. This means following all OSHA guidelines to minimize the dangers. Unfortunately, employers sometimes cut corners when it comes to safety. This can be especially true when the safety issue centers around exposure to a potentially toxic substance — since mitigating…
Read More »NY Roofing Contractor Fined for Falling Short on Fall Protection
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to save workers lives throughout New York by fining employers who fail to comply with workplace safety standards. OSHA cites any employer who fails to comply with safety requirements, but one of the top problems that lead to OSHA citations is a failure to provide adequate fall…
Read More »NY Company Fined for Noise Violations in the Workplace
Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that a Queens metal products manufacturer was cited and fined more than $108,900. The manufacturer had committed a number of repeat workplace safety violations, including failure to protect workers from exposure to high noise levels. Our New York City work injury attorneys know that exposure to…
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