Minnesota construction workers are at high risk for receiving a back injury while on the job. As reported by Fox News, work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the joints, muscles, tendons and nerves are higher among construction workers than in all other industries...
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Construction workers and traumatic brain injury
Construction workers in Minnesota and across the nation are at substantial risk for receiving a work-related traumatic brain injury because they so often must work on roofs, scaffolding, tall ladders, etc. where they are subject to falls. The Mayo Clinic defines...
Do women have fewer workplace injuries than men?
The most dangerous jobs in America are also ones that men tend to dominate, such as construction and logging. With high fatalities and injuries in these industries, it may seem that men are far likelier to experience workplace accidents than women are. Although women...
New electrical standards highlight safety
Minnesota residents who work in jobs that involve close contact with electrical lines, receptacles and more know that safety is or at least should be a top priority at all times. This is why the Occupational Safety Health Administration has created multiple sets...
Can you incur a burn at work?
You may think you do not need to worry about burns at your Minnesota job. Workplace injuries can include burns, though, and it is important for you to know what you can do to prevent these wounds.Burn injuries can differ in their severity. The Occupational Safety and...
Is a safety violation making your work site dangerous?
You probably already know that the construction industry is a dangerous one to work in. Every year, according to statistics from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, thousands of construction workers in Minnesota and across the country die or...
Woman dies in work transportation accident
Family members who have loved ones employed in the construction industry in Minnesota should be able to trust that employers maintain strict safety standards on job worksites so that their relatives can be kept safe from injury when performing their jobs. This can...
What are the steps in the workers’ comp claims process?
If you get injured on the job in Minnesota, you need to make sure take the proper steps to make your workers' compensation claim. Any legitimate on-the-job injury makes you eligible to seek compensation for lost wages, medical bills and possibly other expenses related...
Treating scars from workplace injuries
Minnesota workers like you who have suffered through traumatic and painful accidents at the workplace may be left with unfortunate reminders. Scars can last a long time, and some may not heal properly at all. Fortunately, there are options available to you if you're...
Man dies while working on equipment
Residents in Minnesota who must perform work on or around heavy machinery should always be able to trust that their employer has good safety standards in place. This includes a variety of things like providing proper training to all employees as well as making sure...

