Minnesota workers may be interested in the story of a fatal workplace accident that may have been caused by improper training or faulty equipment. Investigators from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are looking into the matter, but the results of...
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Vibrations: the cause of many workplace injuries
Many Minnesota residents are unaware of the injuries that can result from the use of impact drills, chipping hammers, sanders and other vibrating power tools. Occasional use of this type of technology does not come with many risks, but individuals who use vibrating...
Workplace chemical skin exposure issues
While Minnesota businesses and employees are aware of the potential problems exposure to chemicals in the workplace may cause, much of the safety focus has been on preventing inhalation of the chemicals. Almost equally important for workers is the protection against...
Motor vehicle injuries on the job
Minnesota employees may find it beneficial to learn more about trends concerning motor vehicle accidents at work, as described by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, the risk for these types of injuries exists in all industries where...
Statistics regarding the dangers of farming
According to a recent statistical report, people who work in the farming industry in Minnesota and throughout the country face more dangers leading to serious injury or death as compared to other industrial jobs. Additionally, since many farms are family-owned and...
The risk of suffering a TBI in a workplace accident
Minnesota employees may want to reexamine whether their workplaces have adequate safety measures and protocols in place to protect against accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries. According to the Brain Injury Institute, an online database related to acquired...
How often do workplace accidents occur?
Workplace accidents in Minnesota are all too common. In 2012 alone, 77,600 Minnesotans suffered injuries while on the job, and 70 people were killed in workplace accidents. While the state's statistics match national trends, workplace safety remains an important area...
Accident at Minnesota Supervalu warehouse kills 1 worker
The Hopkins Police responded to a 911 call about an incident inside the Supervalu Food Distribution Center on Sept. 21 resulting in one death. The 51-year-old man suffered serious injuries at about 2:35 p.m. in the warehouse on the 300 block of 2nd Avenue South and...
OSHA investigates accidents rather than prevent them
Minnesota readers might be interested in a recent article that suggests that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration may face a number of limitations when enforcing workplace-safety standards. Because of employee turnover, underfunding and government...
Flame retardant exposure injuring Minnesota workers
Taking on the challenge of fighting fires is one of the most dangerous jobs out there, and new research shows that products inside the homes firefighters work to protect may be hurting firefighters over the long run. A growing number of Minnesota firefighters are...