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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Violations
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) works to provide safe working environments and enforces health and safety regulations in workplaces across the U.S. Every American employer, worker, and manufacturer is required to observe OSHA rules. When OSHA codes are ignored, the result can be dangerous — and sometimes fatal.
Workplace injuries can end a person’s career or affect the most important aspects of life, including health and financial well-being. Affected workers deserve compensation, but are often unaware that OSHA violations led to their injury. An experienced Washington OSHA Violation Attorney will work with industry experts to determine this and more.
There are four different kinds of OSHA violations:
- Willful violations occur when employers knowingly ignore OSHA requirements.
- Serious violations involve workplace hazards that could cause serious injury or fatality.
- Repeated violations are cited when OSHA has previously found a workplace to commit the same violation.
- Other-than-serious conditions are those with the potential to compromise workplace health and safety but do not cause likely risk of serious accidents or injuries.
Most workplaces are required by law to prominently display OSHA posters and information that explain workplace safety rights and obligations to employees. Call Emery | Reddy, PLLC today to speak to an experienced Intake Specialist to learn more about how we may be able to help you with your claim.
Most Common OSHA Violations
Industrial accidents make up the majority of OSHA violations. When industrial safety regulations aren’t observed, serious injuries or fatal accidents can result. The most common OSHA workplace safety violations include:
Fall protection: Protection against slip-and-falls in the workplace must be provided in the construction industry for employees working at elevations six feet or higher. OSHA also requires fall protection for workers completing tasks above dangerous machinery, regardless of their elevation.
Scaffolding: OSHA requirements for scaffolding emphasize safety guidelines for fall protection, structural stability, weight capacity, and more.
Ladders: Under OSHA rules, all ladders used in the workplace should be capable of supporting a certain weight. OSHA also enforces rules regarding safe design of ladder rungs, cleats, and steps.
Machine guarding: Any moving machine part with potential danger to workers must be enclosed by a cover, shield, or railing. These measures are intended to protect workers from injuries such as crushed hands, amputations, burns, or blindness.
Worksite trucks, tractors, and forklifts: Powered industrial machinery like worksite trucks, tractors, forklifts, or any other truck with an electric motor or internal combustion engine is required to meet OSHA guidelines. These workplace vehicles must have fire protection and comply with design and maintenance safety measures.
Do I Need to Hire a Washington OSHA Violation Attorney?
If you have tried to work things out with your employer and nothing has been done, then it’s time to consult with an experienced Washington OSHA violation attorney. Employment and Labor Law is complicated and can be overwhelming for anyone not familiar with it. Trying to hold a company accountable for bad business practices requires a skilled attorney to navigate the different laws and tactics an employer may use.
Emery | Reddy has decades of experience in Employment Law and an unmatched record of helping Washington state workers get the justice they deserve in labor violations. Call for a Free Case Review to speak to an experienced Intake Specialist and learn more about your rights. No fee unless we recover for you.
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The OSHA Violation Attorneys at Emery | Reddy, PLLC are passionate about helping workers with Employment and Labor Law issues and L&I claims. We Help Workers®. It’s our motto and what drives us every day.
We know how companies think, and we understand the tactics they use. Our Employment and Labor Law Attorneys use that knowledge coupled with over eight decades of experience to help our clients get access to the benefits to which they are legally entitled and hold employers accountable when they break the law.
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