Tom had worked in a noisy machine shop around heavy equipment for over twenty years. Tom had retired from his position in 2009. Carolyn, Tom\’s wife, noticed that Tom starting turning the volume on the television set way up and she recommended that Tom have his ears tested. Not to Carolyn\’s surprise,… Read more »
Paul had sustained a serious back injury while working and had been on Workers\’ Compensation for over one year. Despite several operations, Paul\’s back was not better and to return to work at any type of gainful employment seemed unlikely. After Paul\’s injury, he had developed other problems involving his shoulder as well as… Read more »
MATT HUGHES [email protected] The state Department of Environmental Protection on Monday released the results of a study into Marcellus Shale natural gas operations and their effect on air quality. The survey, based on data collected near Marcellus Shale natural gas operations in Susquehanna and Sullivan counties over four weeks, detected the main constituents of natural… Read more »
Encana\’s decision to stop drilling in Luzerne County means major development won\’t happen here. By Jennifer Learn-Andes [email protected] Luzerne County Reporter The environmental impact of natural gas drilling is subject to debate, but nobody disputed that driller Encana Oil & Gas USA Inc.\’s continued presence in Luzerne County would have created jobs and work opportunities. Rosenn Jenkins… Read more »
Tony injured his back at work and immediately reported the injury to his boss. The Workers\’ Compensation insurance carrier for Tony\’s employer advised Tony that he was to visit Dr. Smith for treatment. Tony obliged and went to Dr. Smith, who wrote an excuse for Tony not to return to work until Tony\’s back condition… Read more »
Opportunities available for businesses in the Marcellus shale can be found with some work. Here are some suggestions for exploring those opportunities. Drilling each Marcellus well requires more than 410 individuals, about 150 different occupations, and requires almost 12 full-time direct employees. There will have been 1200-1300 new Marcellus wells drilled in PA during 2010,… Read more »
Mark received a call from his stepdaughter indicating that she had a flat tire after being struck by another motorist. Mark was working so he drove to the her vehicle in his work van. Mark had just exited his work van to speak with a tow truck operator at which time Mark was struck by… Read more »
Bobby worked for the AAA Warehouse and Ladder Company for over twenty years without ever sustaining an injury. Bobby\’s luck ran out though, when he was struck in the mouth by a ladder causing Bobby to lose three of his front teeth. As a result of the injury, Bobby only missed several days of work… Read more »
Carolyn worked at a local fast-food restaurant. Carolyn had recently broken up with her boyfriend and her boyfriend was not taking it very well. Carolyn\’s boyfriend started stalking her as well as calling her at all hours of the night. Carolyn was working a night shift and after she punched out and was on her… Read more »
Lou is receiving Social Security Disability benefits as a result of a low back condition which involves several herniated discs. He was previously employed as a well driller but cannot perform that job due to the rigorous physical aspects of his former job. Lou has stayed in touch with his former employer, Bud. Bud’s well… Read more »
