Most Minnesota employees who suffer injuries on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Some are able to continue working but require restrictions as they recover. How work restrictions are determined When a person is injured on the job, they might...
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,...
Commercial snow removal providers are constantly in high demand in Minnesota. They use the most high-tech equipment to get their jobs done quickly, efficiently and with minimal bodily injury to themselves. There are still numerous dangers to working in the snow plow...
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...
