For many Minnesota construction workers and their families, the fear of being involved in a fall from scaffolding or other high places while on the job is a daily reality. Even with strict safety protocols and laws in place, these accidents still seem to happen more...
Falls are one of the most common and most hazardous causes of serious injury or even death to construction workers in Minnesota. These accidents continue to happen despite clear and strict laws as outlined by the Occupational Safety Health Administration. It is for...
Construction workers in Minnesota know that theirs is a dangerous industry. In addition to accidents that can happen in the blink of an eye, employees in construction jobs are also at risk of contracting serious work-related illnesses. For anyone who has ever been...
Construction site accidents are not unusual but that does not negate the depth of the impact that they can have on people in Minnesota. For victims who survive, recovering from their injuries alone can take a long time and be costly. After a fatal accident on a...
Construction workers in Minnesota face some of the most dangerous working conditions possible. Every day, they literally put their lives at risk to perform their job duties. It is no surprise that the construction industry is known to have a relatively high rate of...
Minnesota construction workers know that they are employed in one of the most dangerous industries. Risking their lives every day is just a part of doing the job to people on a construction site. Because of the risks involved, there are many safety laws and rules that...
It is well known that falls from scaffolding, ladders or other heights are among the biggest risks that face construction employee in Minnesota. However, these are far from the only risks posed to construction workers. An electrical accident, a forklift accident, a...
As summer approaches, a typical sight along many of Sauk Rapids’ streets and highways is road construction crews. Those who work on these crews are often doing so within just a few feet of fast-moving vehicles. Thus, the potential for accidents or injury may be...
Many Minnesota employees are required to use heavy machinery or tools while on the job. While many of these tools appear to be relatively easy to use, they can cause serious, potentially permanent injuries if they are used incorrectly or they malfunction. For example,...
Those involved in the construction industry in Minnesota are encouraged to take part in the second Fall Safety Stand-Down event at the beginning of May. This effort aims to bring awareness to the dangers of falls, which cause the most deaths in the construction...
