New Jersey OSHA Violation Lawyers
OSHA Violation/Unsafe Workplace
Diligent employees work day in and day out to exceed an employer’s expectations so that an extraordinary work ethic can translate into extraordinary results. In turn, employees expect the work environments that they spend so much time in to be free of hazards that may inflict harm upon them while on the job. However, it is an unfortunate reality in New Jersey that some workplaces suffer from an employer exercising negligent maintenance or committing unacceptable behavior that directly violates Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards and regulations. Negligent employees, who are the responsibility of employers, may also be responsible for violating OSHA rules that contribute to an unsafe workplace.
Though OSHA rules are particular and harsh, far too frequently, employers are careless in their enforcement and regulation. The purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is to protect worker safety while simultaneously enforcing safety and health regulations. OSHA profoundly monitors the workplace, focusing on health hazards such as the use of heavy machinery, disposal of toxic waste, handling of toxic chemicals, and many other vital functions that require adequate and thorough training. Whether due to actions reflective of an employer or manager being lazy, cheap, or ignorant, too many employers fail to protect their workers, forcing them to do their job in unsafe conditions rampant with OSHA violations. The repercussions of such negligent behavior can be severely catastrophic to workers whose very lives depend on these OSHA regulations. In only a matter of seconds, an occupational injury due to an unsafe workplace environment can deny a worker of his or her work ability, dignity, health, and even financial balance.
Employees should not hesitate to report an OSHA violation in their workplace to a supervisor or otherwise seek recourse. An employer is not permitted to demote, harass, or fire an employee for filing a complaint of an OSHA violation. Even if an employer responds cordially to your complaint, you may want to consider contacting a New Jersey OSHA violation attorney to represent your claim and assist you in seeking compensation for your work-related injuries. Because the workers’ compensation division in New Jersey varies from normal civil court, such cases require the skills and knowledge of an attorney who is familiar with both personal injury and the many complexities of workers’ compensation.
Have you suffered an injury while on the job due to unsafe work conditions? Don’t allow your employer to escape the consequences of putting your life in jeopardy and risking the well-being of others in the future. The experienced Princeton workers compensation attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have helped many injured workers obtain the compensation that they deserve to help pay for steep medical bills, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and much more. Contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation of your New Jersey unsafe workplace injury case.