Mines are one of the most dangerous work environments for workers all over the world.  Although the United States has some of the safest mining conditions for workers in the world, it is still a very dangerous profession.

A variety of working conditions make it particularly dangerous.  The heavy extraction machinery is one source of injury.  Collapse and cave in of walls in the mine are another source of injury.  These hazards and more are some of the mains reasons for mining to be a dangerous job. 

If you or someone you know has been injured on the job and is in need of workers' compensation benefits, contact the Charleston workers' compensation attorneys of The Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.    

A driver that was delivering pipes to a Tennessee Valley Authority Kingston plant has been killed after the load fell on top of him.  The incident took place early Monday morning around 9:00 a.m.

The driver was delivering the pipes in a flat bed trailer.  When releasing the straps to unload the pipes,   the pipes crashed down on the worker crushing him.  

The pipes that were being delivered were to be a part of a clean-up effort for the large ash spill that took place recently. 

If you or someone you know has been injured on the job and is in need of workers' compensation benefits, contact the Charleston workers' compensation attorneys of The Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.  

A worker at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida was recently injured in an accident.  The injured occurred after falling nearly 40 feet from a gondola. 

The worker that was overseeing the gondola ride attempted to exit the gondola, but was unable to do so.  The gondola dragged the worker forcing him to hang-on.  After losing his grip,  the worker fell, breaking a vertebrae in his back. 

The worker is actually a student athlete from the University of South Florida.   The accident took place on the last day of the student's job at the park. 

If you or someone you know has been injured on the job and is in need of workers' compensation benefits, contact the Charleston workers' compensation attorneys of The Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.   

The recent accident which took the life of a Disney monorail operator is being thoroughly investigated.  The investigation has turned up details that have likely pin-pointed the cause of the accident.

It was almost certain that the accident was caused by an employee that failed to properly activated a switch.  It is reported that the employee went over the radio and confirmed that he had activated the switch.  It is unsure what did not cause the switch to activate, as investigators do not believe that a mechanical malfunction was responsible for the accident.

If you or someone you know has been injured on the job and is in need of workers' compensation benefits, contact the Charleston workers' compensation attorneys of The Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.        

A worker has been killed in a factory in the state of Illinois following an accident. 

The worker died at the hospital as officials were attempted to provide medical treatment.  

The investigation has currently stated that the man was seriously injured when a large piece of heavy machinery struck the worker in the chest. Investigators hope to have a better idea of what happened by the end of the investigation. 

The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified and will begin looking into the work-place accident. 

If you or someone you know has been injured on the job and is in need of workers' compensation benefits, contact the Charleston workers' compensation attorneys of The Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.       

Four workers were killed in Ocracoke, North Carolina in an accident that took place in preparation for a 4th of July fireworks show.

The explosion took place as crews were unloading trucks full of fireworks.  The firework explosion was very serious and could be felt by many of the cities residents.  The loud bang and a rumble were reported by many individuals at the time of the accident.  At least one of the workers died at the scene, and several others died while other workers and emergency officials attempted treatment. 

It is not sure why the fireworks exploded.  An investigation into the incident is currently being conducted. 

If you or someone you know has been injured on the job and is in need of workers' compensation benefits, contact the Charleston workers' compensation attorneys of The Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.      

Two workers suffered injuries during a fireworks show in Bolton, Massachusetts.  The workers were helping out with the community firework show.  The accident took place when a firework failed to properly lift and shoot out of the tube that it was placed in.  The shell exploded on the ground, sending shrapnel at the workers.

The two workers suffered minor injuries from the accident.  The two workers were taken to a hospital, where they were treated and released for their injuries.

If you or someone you know has been injured on the job and is in need of workers' compensation benefits, contact the Charleston workers' compensation attorneys of The Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.