Minnesota employees who work in the construction, agriculture, transportation or other industries know very well the dangers associated with their jobs. However, the reality is that a workplace accident can happen in any industry and in any line of work. While some...
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Pipe falls on man, kills him at job site
Minnesota residents who work in the construction industry know that theirs is a dangerous line of work. This reality is why there is so much emphasis given to safety and training around safety procedures on construction job sites. Sadly, however, accidents on...
Work-related injuries among truckers
If you work as a commercial truck driver, you are at risk for several types of common injuries that can not only cause pain and medical expenses but also take you away from your job. If your company is based in Minnesota, or you live there or worked there at the time...
OSHA inspection priorities
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for monitoring safety at countless businesses and jobsites in Minnesota. Inspections are a vital part of the services provided by OSHA but given the sheer number of locations and businesses it works...
Minnesota sees drop in workplace injuries
Any Minnesota resident who has ever worked in a manufacturing environment knows that accident risks can be found virtually everywhere. Safety should always be a priority among company leadership so that employees know they are working in safe environments. To...
Important Measures Businesses Should Take to Improve Workplace Safety
Workplace safety is a major concern, particularly in places such as factories, manufacturing plants, and mines. These industries are filled with heavy and powerful equipment that can cause gruesome injuries if not used correctly. This can lead to workers and...
What is a spinal cord injury?
Do you have a job at which you know falls are one of the common injuries to watch out for? Minnesota residents who work in construction or other industries that rely on the use of ladders, scaffolding, cranes and other items to get to high places often face the risk...
Investigation launched into worker death at malt company
Minnesota residents who work at industrial sites, manufacturing plans, construction sites and other places known to have high injury risks have good reason to track workplace accidents among their peers. Sometimes learning about these incidents brings people together...
Construction site hazards
Construction sites are deservedly known for being among the more hazardous places to work. According to OSHA, around one-fifth of worker deaths in the private sector are results of construction site accidents. While some types of accidents are unpredictable and cannot...
Job-related fatalities spike from 2009 to 2015
Minnesota employees should always be able to trust that their work environments are safe. Employers are legally required to provide safe areas and promote processes and procedures that keep people free from injury while conducting their jobs. Sadly,...

