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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...
Minnesota workers in several industries industries use power tools to get their jobs done. While chainsaws, drills and jackhammers allow people to take on challenging tasks, they can also cause unexpected injuries. Without precautions, working with power tools can...
Airline workers in Minnesota and throughout the country perform some of the most difficult jobs. As a result, it’s normal for them to suffer injuries at work. Here are some of the more common ones. Repetitive motion injuries Repetitive motion injuries involving strain...
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...
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...
Many residents of Minnesota suffer on-the-job injuries each year. These seven are among the most common ones. Musculoskeletal injuries Many workers suffer from musculoskeletal injuries that render them unable to work. These injuries are sustained from overexertion,...
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,...
In Minnesota workers' compensation practice, there is an issue known as a "Gillette injury." This takes its name from a specific case that held that workers who suffer repetitive stress injuries from countless small motions could be eligible for benefits. You do not...
Some workplace injuries in Minnesota require only a few days of rest before you're ready to go back to work. Other injuries are severe enough to leave you temporarily or permanently disabled. If you can't go back to work, regular workers' compensation isn't going to...
In some jobs, the chances of suffering a repetitive stress injury are high. If you are a nurse who routinely has to lift patients, you may suffer from nagging back pain. If you work in manufacturing, your shoulder could hurt each day after a long shift making product...
