Employers may face higher penalties
Created on July 12, 2010According to an article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada and federal lawmakers are considering creating higher penalties for employers who make safety a low priority.
The article says “Congress is looking to increase fines for safety violations in general industry -- which includes event rigging -- by recent additions to an already pending bill to improve mining safety. If Congress passes it, the average penalty for a serious violation would increase from about $1,000 to an average $3,500, according to federal OSHA officials.”
This is especially important for a city like Las Vegas; known for its trade shows, conferences, shows, and large construction projects. There are numerous risks for construction workers and event riggers, the people who set up and tear down sets, stages, and rings. Unfortunately, work injuries happen. Worker’s compensation laws require your employer to carry workers compensation insurance in the event of an accident.
If you’ve been injured or hurt on the job, even if you have already been rated, call my office at 702-240-0000, text us at 24-0000, or go to edbernstein.com for a free review of your case.
-Ed Bernstein
Jul. 11, 2010
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Employers may face higher penalties
Federal, state fines aimed at strengthening safety efforts
Nevada lawmakers and federal lawmakers are considering whether to enhance workplace safety by raising the penalties for employers who make safety a low priority.
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