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“employer liability for injury”

Nov
11
2009

When Is Employer Liable for On-The-Job Injuries and Deaths?

Each day 16 people die on-the-job by an avoidable cause. While the United States has federal and state regulations to protect workers, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and state Workers Compensation funds, the laws are not routinely enforced.  Workplace inspections are rarely done, exposing workers to avoidable hazards. In Washington State, [...]