WORKERS’ COMP AND BURN INJURIES IN OHIO
Most people have experienced a burn in their life, often because they forgot to wear sunscreen at
• Custodial staff, chemical engineers, millwrights, machine operators, and construction workers are often at risk for chemical burns. • Electricians, AEP Ohio employees, construction workers, and manufacturing employees must be careful to avoid electrical burns and potentially deadly electrical shocks. A severe burn can lead to serious infection, disfigurement, and permanent disability. It’s not uncommon for burns to require extensive medical treatment, which may include skin grafts or plastic surgery. This treatment could keep a worker away from their job for weeks, costing them wages and increasing their medical bills. Severe burns may require psychological counseling. These costs add up fast. Some employees don’t pursue workers’compensation after suffering a burn because they believe the injury was their own fault. It’s important to remember that workers’comp is no-fault insurance. It doesn’t matter if your own carelessness or an employer’s negligence caused your on-the-job burn; you may have compensation to cover your medical bills and lost wages.
the beach or they accidentally touched the side of a hot pan. Perhaps for this reason, people often don’t consider burns to be “as serious”as other on-the-job injuries. This is a dangerous mindset.
All burns can be serious, regardless of whether they are caused by heat, flame, sparks, or chemicals. Burns are not the most common workplace injury, but for Ohioans who make their living as cooks, factory workers, electricians, or custodial staff, a bad burn is a real risk.
Who is most at risk?
Any employee can suffer from a burn injury in the wrong situation. Even an office worker can burn themselves on a hot coffee pot. However, some jobs face a higher risk for burns:
If you’ve suffered an on-the-job burn, call 614-334-4649 to get help from an experienced workers’comp attorney and protect your rights.
• Restaurant workers and welders risk suffering from thermal burns caused by open flames, scalding liquids, hot objects, sparks, and explosions.
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NIBBLES WITH NUG ROASTED CORN SALSA
Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine
Corn is plentiful during the summer months, and this easy-to-make salsa is sure to be a hit at your next get-together.
INGREDIENTS
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2 medium ears of corn, shucked 1 jalapeño or Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced 1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
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1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 bunch cilantro leaves, sliced
Juice of 1 lime
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Kosher salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat a cast-iron skillet to high. Char corn, turning occasionally, for 10–14 minutes until kernels begin to blacken in spots. 2. Using a sharp knife, remove corn kernels from cobs and transfer to a large mixing bowl. 3. With a wooden spoon or potato masher, gently crush corn to release starch and juices. 4. Add jalapeño, onion, tomato, and cilantro. Mix to combine. 5. Top with lime juice and season with salt. 6. Serve alongside your favorite tortilla chips.
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