Workers are at risk of workplace injuries. Few work environments come without the dangers of a slip-and-fall accident or a situation where someone suffers a back sprain. Minor injuries could cause time off, creating financial strain. Workers' compensation claims could...
Working in restaurants comes with risks. Statistics from 2019 reveal that over 93,000 nonfatal injuries occurred in food service that year. There are several common injuries that a food service worker in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, may experience. Types of restaurant...
Many residents of Minnesota work part-time. Whether they are still studying, trying to balance work and home or aiming to go full-time, part-time work may be necessary. It’s fair to wonder what can happen if a part-time employee suffers an injury on the job and...
Extremely cold weather is an unavoidable reality in Minnesota. If you do some of your work outside, you know that extra safety precautions must be taken during the winter months. Even if you work in an office or retail establishment, though, you could slip while...
Every Minnesotan knows that winter here can be both beautiful and brutal. If you work outdoors or frequently navigate treacherous conditions as part of your job, you are likely more familiar with the "brutal" elements. As such, now is an excellent time to ensure you...
Hospital workers in Minnesota and elsewhere face numerous challenges. While on the job, it's possible for nurses, doctors and other health care staff to suffer injuries or illnesses. Common risks lead to these problems, which can increase workers' compensation claims....
Employees face hazards at work, and some environments come with substantial risks. A warehouse worker may deal with everything from slip and falls to electrical hazards. Office workers sometimes deal with different injury issues, such as various sprains. Sadly, any...
The most recent data from the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses shows that workplaces in Minnesota are getting safer. According to the report, 2019 had the lowest rate of work-related nonfatal illnesses and injuries since recording began in 1973. In 2019,...
Determining whether or not an employment-related injury actually happened on the job depends heavily on the details of how the injury occurred. There are claims when the employee is technically in service to the company even when their injury is not directly related...
Workers' compensation claims are made to cover a wide variety of situations. Different occupations carry different job responsibilities that often require overworking certain body parts for those who are involved in manual labor. The result for many workers is that...
