Founded by Richard Nixon back in 1971, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) made a benevolent impact on our country then, and today, continues to play an important and active role in protecting the rights of American workers. Those who are negligently injured at work as a result of such violations are entitled to certain benefits, such as compensation for their damages and losses. If you were recently injured at work, you need to educate yourself on your legal rights.

Continue reading to review some frequently asked questions about OSHA violations and workers’ compensation claims.

What is OSHA?

The acronym OSHA stands for Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) primary goal is to ensure that American work environments are safe for both employees and guests. In fact, all American workers, employers, manufacturers and more are legally obligated to adhere to all OSHA rules and regulations. If they fail to do so, they can face serious legal repercussions, including heavy fines, lawsuits, restitution, and more. The reason why penalties are so strict is due to the fact that ignoring such codes and regulations can result in serious or fatal accidents.

What are the Types of OSHA Violations?

There are four primary categories of OSHA violations: Willful, Serious, Repeated, and Other-Than-Serious.

► Willful: A violation that occurs when an OSHA obligation is consciously ignored.

► Serious: An OSHA violation that can potentially cause a serious or fatal accident.

► Repeated: An OSHA violation in the workplace that has been cited before.

► Other-Than-Serious: A condition in the workplace that can impact health and safety, but not cause serious accidents or injuries.

Which OSHA Violations are Cited the Most?

One of the most common occurrences as a result of violated OSHA regulations are industrial accidents. Ladders, scaffolding, moving machinery, falls, powered industrial trucks are some of the most frequent causes of serious and fatal construction accidents.

How Can I Get Compensated for an OSHA Violation?

It is common for employers to display OSHA regulation posters throughout the workplace to notify employees of their OSHA obligations and workplace safety rights. These posters will have information regarding workplace safety, OSHA requirements, and instructions for notifying superiors about workplace safety concerns. If you were injured as a result of an OSHA violation, contact an Indianapolis workers’ compensation lawyer as soon as possible to learn your legal rights.

Are you looking for a skilled and experienced OSHA violation litigator in Indiana?  

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