Employee when descending ladder at workplace slipped and injured. Is this work related as per OSHA?

Answer 1

most likely would have nothing to do with OSHA.
if at work it would be covered as workers compensation injury.
employer is required to have poster explaining workers compensation, what, when, how to file, et-cetra.
this is insurance (or in some cases self-insured companies) that is provided to cover medical expenses due to work related injuries as well as income protection if injury requires missed work(number of days to qualify vary by state) as well as compensation if an injury results in a permanent disability or death. you must report the injury as soon as possible and follow the guidelines as set by each states law. the employer must make all this information readily available to the employees. if you have any questions contact your states department of labor enforcement.

Answer 2

First, an employee slipping off a ladder in the workplace and injuring himself or herself is going to be entitled to claim Worker's Compensation. Second, I believe that OSHA has oversight with respect to the work environment in which the accident occurred. If the employer violated OSHA safety regulations, then OSHA can fine the employer or, in extreme cases, shut the employer down.

Consult an appropriate lawyer to determine what your rights are if you are the employee. Likewise, if you are the employer, then you should consult an attorney to determine whether or not you violated OSHA regulations that apply to this workplace.

Answer 3

Every accident on the job can be avoided. This would not seem to be OSHA related unless the ladder was unstable. Even then it should be the persons fault for getting on an unstable ladder but it doesn't work that way. We are supposed to make sure our employees are safe. Not fair but that's the way it is.

Answer 4

Yes, the answer is in your question - workplace. Now, if the employee had no business on the ladder or had failed to secure the ladder and the employer could prove that the employee had received safety training regarding the use of ladders - that could be a case of misconduct and a worker's compensation claim could be denied on those grounds.

Answer 5

Yes. If the injury occured while performing job-related duties, it is work-related and the employee may be entitled to worker's compensation.

Slips, trips and falls are one of the key causes of work-related injuries.

Answer 6

its definitely worker's comp but osha is more for is the environment healthy and are things safe. if the ladder was unsafe then definitely

Answer 7

Yes, it's work related!