On Oct. 20, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance released a report on the results of its annual 72-hour safety inspection campaign that took place in South Carolina and around the country in June. During the campaign, 21.5 percent of large trucks that were inspected...
Safety issues at construction sites
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Oct 21, 2016 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
South Carolina workers who are in the construction industry likely know that theirs is one of the more dangerous occupations. Accidents are unfortunately all too common, and statistics show that 20 percent of all workplace fatalities take place on construction sites....
First six months of 2016 deadly
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Oct 18, 2016 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Traffic accidents take the lives of South Carolina residents each year, and 2016 is showing itself to be a particularly deadly year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 18,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents across the...
DOL says federal intervention may be needed
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Oct 11, 2016 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation benefits have fallen in South Carolina and across the country, leading the Department of Labor to call for possible federal intervention in state workers' compensation systems. The agency wants to investigate whether or not federal intervention...
Health care workplace injury data
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Oct 7, 2016 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Health care facilities in South Carolina and across the nation are subject to regular inspection and interrogation for data that may be used by analysts and regulatory organizations. A report from the Aon Global Risk Consulting Firm has discovered complex patterns...
Combustible dust in South Carolina workplaces
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Oct 5, 2016 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
In some manufacturing jobs, combustible dust is a serious problem. When some types of dust are dispersed in the air, they might explode, causing serious injuries that can be fatal. It is important for workplaces in South Carolina and around the country to take steps...
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