Workplace Injuries
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Construction workers and back injuries
Minnesota construction workers are at high risk for receiving a back injury while on the job. As reported by Fox News, work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the joints, muscles, tendons and nerves are higher among construction workers than in all other industries…
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Do women have fewer workplace injuries than men?
The most dangerous jobs in America are also ones that men tend to dominate, such as construction and logging. With high fatalities and injuries in these industries, it may seem that men are far likelier to experience workplace accidents than…
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Can you incur a burn at work?
You may think you do not need to worry about burns at your Minnesota job. Workplace injuries can include burns, though, and it is important for you to know what you can do to prevent these wounds. Burn injuries can…
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Treating scars from workplace injuries
Minnesota workers like you who have suffered through traumatic and painful accidents at the workplace may be left with unfortunate reminders. Scars can last a long time, and some may not heal properly at all. Fortunately, there are options available…
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Man dies while working on equipment
Residents in Minnesota who must perform work on or around heavy machinery should always be able to trust that their employer has good safety standards in place. This includes a variety of things like providing proper training to all employees…
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Mental injuries and workers’ compensation
If you are employed in Minnesota you may be aware that you could have access to workers’ compensation benefits if you are injured in a job-related accident that meets the program requirements. However, did you also know that you may…
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What is a workers’ compensation settlement?
Minnesota residents who have been injured in an accident at work or who may have developed medical conditions or illnesses from a work-related environment or situation should understand the process that may be involved with a workers’ compensation settlement and…
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A view into workplace injury and illness rates
Throughout Minnesota as well as across the country, people may be injured in the course of performing their jobs on any given day. Certainly some industries and types of jobs may be naturally more dangerous and expose workers to greater…
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Injury rates high among food processing workers
As someone who works in the food-processing industry, your risk of suffering an on-the-job injury exceeds that of others who work in non-food-related manufacturing roles. Per Business Insurance, the injury rate for those in other manufacturing roles is about 4.3…
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Forklift overturns, killing employee
Most people in Minnesota understand and acknowledge that certain jobs or lines of work may be more dangerous than others. People who work on construction job sites, in the oil and gas industry, in mines and more all face serious…