Three workers suffered injuries after an incident on a construction project in Minnesota. The three were rushed to the hospital, but none of the workers suffered any serious injuries. Timberwood Church is a large church in Nisswa that needed space for its...
Supervisors at Minnesota construction sites can take steps to protect their workers. Heavy machinery can be particularly dangerous, but safety procedures may mitigate that danger. Training is key. Workers must know how to use equipment as well as procedures that...
As many Minnesota readers know, construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces. Construction workers are at high risk for accidents and work-related injuries. Agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety Administration along with federal and local...
A crane operator reportedly became injured when the utility vehicle collapsed on County Highway 8 and 180th Street near Grand Meadow at about 7 a.m. on Aug. 8. Authorities said the crane tipped over on one end, and the impact crushed the cabin. According to officials,...
On July 28, a 911 call came into the Renville County Sheriff's Office reporting that two workers had been electrocuted northeast of Fairfax at 8:43 a.m. They were working on the CapX2020 power line at the time of the accident. One of the two men was from Wisconsin and...
Businesses that engage in construction activity are frequently under real or perceived pressure to stay on time and on budget, and sometimes that pressure can lead to a job site environment that can imperil workers on the construction site as well as others. For...
Everyone in Minnesota expects some level of safety in their workplace. While some jobs are inherently more dangerous than others, Workers at least expect that their employers are following state and federal standards for maintaining a safe workplace -- and rightfully...
