Machine shop workers perform a variety of important tasks in various professional environments. These workers also face significant risks, as one small mistake could result in a trip to a Minnesota emergency room. There are numerous injuries a machine shop worker may...
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Workplace Accidents
Hernias in the workplace: Why they happen and how to avoid them
Many Minnesota adults spend their days or nights working physical jobs. Whether you work in a warehouse, factory or similar environment, you can risk developing various work-related injuries. One of these injuries could be a hernia. How hernias form A hernia often...
Workers’ compensation for airline industry employees
Every industry is different. The same is the case for every job description and the risks of any specific job. Jobs in the airline industry carry their own set of risks. Their work involves less common activity than other jobs, which may expose an employee to...
Worker’s compensation insurance
Workers who are at risk of a serious injury in Minnesota at work sometimes buy worker's compensation insurance. This insurance is designed to provide them with the money they need to pay for medical care, compensate for lost wages and cover funeral expenses in the...
Office hazards employers face in Minnesota
To most people in Minnesota, the office environment can seem like a safe haven when compared to other fields like nursing, construction, etc. However, as much as the injuries may not be equally dramatic, you can incur damages that can affect you for life. Here are...
Workers worry about their safety
No matter the job site, workers across the United States appear worried about their safety. Injuries happen at work sites, even on those jobs that don't come with significant risks. However, concerns among those working in dangerous professions are likely...
Avoid workplace slip-and-fall accidents this winter
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...
Same-level falls more prevalent than falls from heights
It might surprise you, but you risk catastrophic injuries from falls even if you never work at elevated levels. Same-level falls are often known as slips, trips and falls because that is precisely what they are. Regardless of whether you spend your work hours in a...
Forklift drivers are prone to 4 soft-tissue injuries
If you work in a warehouse, you likely have a healthy respect for forklifts. After all, at roughly 9,000 pounds, a standard forklift is about three times heavier than the average car. If you have sustained an injury when working with a forklift, you can likely take...
While safer than forklifts, tugger trains can injure workers
If you work in a manufacturing facility, you likely share floor space with at least one forklift. You may also regularly drive one when performing your job duties. As you likely know from your safety training, forklifts can be dangerous. In fact, in2018, nearly 8,000...