A salmon fish hatchery in Alaska is currently on probation while it brings its systems into compliance with safety regulations. The company has also been ordered to pay a $1 million fine after a worker suffered severe injuries on the job. Government investigators say...
An ongoing legal entanglement has been decided in favor of an Alaska worker who was injured on the job. The case went all the way to the state's Supreme Court, which ultimately upheld a lower court ruling. Several entities tried to convince the court that the man...
The construction industry ranks high on lists that feature the “most dangerous jobs” in America. Certain locations or types of work can increase the risk that Alaska construction workers encounter every day. For instance, work zones located alongside highways are...
In Alaska and elsewhere throughout the country, many workers use heavy machinery and large commercial vehicles in the workplace. Employers are obligated to provide proper training, as well as any available safety equipment to help reduce the chances of on-the-job...
Amazon says that worker safety is one of its top priorities. Many workers and worker advocates, perhaps including some in Alaska, reportedly disagree with that assertion. They say the company enforces abusive delivery production demands that place Amazon drivers at...
Many people in Alaska and throughout the country spend decades of their lives working in the manufacturing industry. If you’re a factory worker, your job might include long hours that put a strain on your body. There are several types of injuries, in fact, that often...
Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Here in Alaska, many workers come from other states during fishing and crabbing seasons to earn as much money as they can. Several issues make the work high-risk for injuries, which, unfortunately, are...
Alaska employers are obligated to provide training, information and equipment to help keep their workers safe on the job. This is true whether an employee works behind a desk or climbs to great heights on a construction site. If an accident occurs in the workplace...
A work accident can leave you with losses and complications that go far beyond your physical injuries. In addition to the pain you are experiencing as a result of your work injuries, you could also be facing financial struggles due to lost wages and medical bills. It...
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a broad term that refers to any number of injuries that can occur when a person repeats the same body motion or holds the same posture over an extended period of time. For instance, typists are often at risk for a specific kind of RSI...
