The winter temperatures in Minnesota often drop well below freezing, which can make working outdoors in the North Star State extremely hazardous. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national rate of sleet, ice and snow-related occupational injuries in...
When you work for an employer in Minnesota, there are a few protections that you expect to have. One of those is workers' compensation if you're injured while performing duties associated with your job. It's important to understand some of the injuries that are...
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...
Health care is one of the fast-growing industries in the United States. More than 18 million people work in health care with that number expected to grow as the baby boom generation (those now between 56-74) continue to age.While many people choose a health care...
Getting injured in a workplace accident is stressful in many ways. You'll go through pain and suffering, you'll need to take rest to recover, and you'll lose wages. No-one wants to go through this ordeal. Unfortunately, if you work as a construction worker, you're at...
Being injured at work can affect every aspect of your life. Not only will you likely be in a lot of pain and struggling to complete daily tasks, but you'll also have to spend time at home or in the hospital or at home recovering, while unable to earn a living and get...
If you were injured at work in Minnesota, you'll probably want to file for workers' compensation. You'll likely be able to do this if you suffered financially as a result of your injury, whether that was due to medical bills or lost wages.Before you file for workers'...
Thousands of auto mechanics nationwide, including Minnesota, risk occupational injuries and illnesses each day. If you are one of them, caustic chemicals and heavy equipment will threaten you whenever you are at work. According to the Occupational Safety and Health...
If you work in the construction industry, you likely work with cranes occasionally. Cranes offer a relatively safe way to carry heavy materials at a significant height. While using the equipment tends to be safer than manual labor, there are still several dangers that...
If you are a construction worker employed by a company, you should be protected by the safety standards that they put in place. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets regulations that employers must follow to prevent injury and death in the...
