Kentucky is home to more than 5,000 factories, or manufacturing-related facilities, and over 250,000 Kentuckians work in a manufacturing facility, the KY Cabinet for Economic Development says. The state’s biggest manufacturing sectors are motor vehicles and parts, food and beverages, tobacco products, and primary metals. The manufacturing industry includes factories, plants and mills engaged in the mechanical…
When an injured worker appeals a denial of workers’ compensation benefits, the insurance company will prepare for the hearing in part by gathering evidence directly from the injured worker in a deposition. A deposition is a sworn testimony provided outside of court. In a workers’ comp case, the injured worker…
Coal mining is dangerous work that can cause serious injuries and fatal injuries. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says there were 11 coal mine fatalities and two serious injury incidents in Kentucky coal mining accidents from 2018 through 2022. Historical records show 109 coal mine fatalities in Kentucky since…
Factories in Kentucky employ approximately one of every 8 workers in the workforce, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Factory workers are susceptible to many types of common injuries at work. Those who sustain workplace injuries may file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, including paid medical expenses and…
Coal miners face many risks of injury from mining activities such as drilling, blasting, operating heavy machinery, working in tight spaces, moving heavy loads, and exposure to dust and toxic chemicals. Many families in Kentucky know all too well that coal mining accidents can cause catastrophic injury and death. If…
If you were on Kentucky roads over New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day 2024, you may not have realized the risk you were taking. The American Automobile Association (AAA) says the New Year’s holiday is among the deadliest times to be on the road. Since many holiday celebrations involve…
If you’ve been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including paid medical care and wage replacement benefits. However, your employer or the employer’s insurance carrier may try to dispute or deny your workers’ compensation claim to save money. After a work-related injury in Kentucky,…
The construction industry has one of the highest rates of work-related injuries, including a high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain. One study found that 40% of construction workers over age 50 had chronic back pain. Back injuries are often the result of years of wear and tear on muscles, spinal discs,…
Commercial kitchens, restaurants, food trucks, and similar businesses can be dangerous places for workers. The risk of injury from ovens, hot surfaces, slippery floors, and sharp knives is high. When injuries occur, the injured worker may have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim to receive paid medical care…
The Daicel Corporation has announced that it is closing its Daicel Safety Systems Americas plant in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. The first employee reductions are occurring in 2023, and the plant shutdown is to be completed by March 31, 2024. The closing of the plant, which manufactures automobile airbag inflators, affects…
