Construction Workers’ Accidents
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What will a workplace accident cost you?
As a worker in Minnesota who has been injured on your job, you could find yourself facing a lot of financial losses and difficulties ahead. Fortunately, Lindberg Law, P.C. is here to help you learn about the possible ways that…
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Preventing electrical accidents on the job
Countless Minnesota employees wake up to a work day that revolves around electricity. A crucial part of today’s world, the use of electricity has become second-nature for most Americans. Despite this familiarity, electrical accidents are common, and can result in severe…
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Keep workers safe inside trenches
Minnesota construction workers may most often associate scaffolding and equipment as potential hazards. However, trenches can also cause people to incur injuries and it is important to follow the proper procedures to ensure no one is harmed. Many construction workers…
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Construction workers and traumatic brain injury
Construction workers in Minnesota and across the nation are at substantial risk for receiving a work-related traumatic brain injury because they so often must work on roofs, scaffolding, tall ladders, etc. where they are subject to falls. The Mayo Clinic…
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Woman dies in work transportation accident
Family members who have loved ones employed in the construction industry in Minnesota should be able to trust that employers maintain strict safety standards on job worksites so that their relatives can be kept safe from injury when performing their…
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3 summer hazards for Minnesota construction workers
Winter may seem like the most dangerous season in Minnesota, with all the snow, ice, wind and freezing temperatures. Yet if you are in the construction industry, summer carries the most hazards. These are only three of many dangerous circumstances…
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Pipe falls on man, kills him at job site
Minnesota residents who work in the construction industry know that theirs is a dangerous line of work. This reality is why there is so much emphasis given to safety and training around safety procedures on construction job sites. Sadly, however,…
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Construction site hazards
Construction sites are deservedly known for being among the more hazardous places to work. According to OSHA, around one-fifth of worker deaths in the private sector are results of construction site accidents. While some types of accidents are unpredictable and…
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Contractor and subcontractor fined in fatal stadium accident
Minnesota residents employed in the construction industry know that they work in dangerous settings. From transportation accidents to equipment failures and more, there are several things that put construction workers in harm’s way on a daily basis. Employers are required…
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Scissor lift safety in the construction industry
Many people in Minnesota must use scissor lifts in the course of performing their job duties. These tools can be extremely useful yet must be used properly in order to prevent accidents from happning. The Occupational Safety Health Administration provides an…