A forklift accident at the construction site of a Microtel Inn & Suites in Rochester left a 30-year-old male worker dead. He is survived by his wife and four children. Friends of the victim have created a website to raise funds for the family. Rochester police...
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 100,000 workplace injuries occurred around the country in 2013 due to lifting and lowering objects. A startup company has developed a possible solution for reducing these injuries, which is a...
Those involved in the construction industry in Minnesota are encouraged to take part in the second Fall Safety Stand-Down event at the beginning of May. This effort aims to bring awareness to the dangers of falls, which cause the most deaths in the construction...
Many Minnesota residents are unaware of the injuries that can result from the use of impact drills, chipping hammers, sanders and other vibrating power tools. Occasional use of this type of technology does not come with many risks, but individuals who use vibrating...
Protection for Minnesota workers at risk for eye injuries is typically a good safety measure. However, employers who wish to reduce or avoid eye injuries can benefit from carefully selecting the types of eye protection provided by their employer. Over 700,000 eye...
Minnesota employees may be interested in understanding more about how some workers have successfully obtained compensation claims after getting injured while at home or off-site. Consultants in the industry claim that the virtual work sector is becoming...
Employees in Minnesota who work with machinery on a regular basis know how hazardous it can often be. As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is engaged in research with a goal of controlling...
Workplace accidents in Minnesota can be potentially devastating experiences for those involved. In addition to whatever financial damages an organization might suffer as a consequence, the injured employee may be unable to continue generating the income he or she...
Many workers routinely use lasers as a part of their jobs. However, lasers can pose various dangers to workers who use them. According to a report issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, the federal agency tasked with regulating safety in...
Three workers suffered injuries after an incident on a construction project in Minnesota. The three were rushed to the hospital, but none of the workers suffered any serious injuries. Timberwood Church is a large church in Nisswa that needed space for its...
