Minneapolis Workers’ Compensation Blog
You should report your injury and seek care when you’re hurt at work
Working in the meat-packing industry has always been tough on your body, but over time, you got stronger and found your job easier than before. Then, a few weeks ago, you started to notice some fatiguing of your muscles. Your arm was sore, and you were having trouble...
Minnesota benefits available for injured workers
From slowly developing pain due to repetitive physical movements to catastrophic injuries, U.S. workers often risk their own health while on the job. The National Safety Council reports that an American employee experiences a workplace injury every seven seconds....
Repetitive stress injuries can cause lasting physical harm
The human body can stand up to a lot of wear and tear, but there comes a time when it cannot withstand anything more without breaking down. When you do the same activities day in and day out, it’s normal for the body to suffer from repetitive strain and stress....
The high cost of workplace injuries in America
Nonfatal workplace injuries are probably a lot more expensive than most people (and their employers) realize. According to research published in Injury Prevention, the average nonfatal workplace injury costs $1,590 and 11 days of lost productivity. Researchers...
Do you know the dangers of Minnesota farm work?
If you are a hard-working type, farm work may seem like a great option. There are not many jobs available in Minnesota at the moment, especially if you don't have papers or do not speak the language. While it is easy to get work on a farm, the work itself can be hard...
Prepare for outside work in the heat before the temperatures rise
Whether you have worked in an outside job for decades or this will be your first year, you must understand the risks of working in the heat. It is your employer’s responsibility to make sure you are safe on the job, but it is up to you to be smart and limit your...
Workers’ Compensation Coverage And COVID-19
The workers' compensation system is designed to protect workers who are injured or sickened in the course of their employment. COVID-19 raises a number of questions for workers who become ill. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry recently provided answers to...
Pain in your wrists, elbows or shoulders? It could be tendinitis
You’ve been working your job for many years, but the work conditions have changed over time. You’re expected to do more with less, and you’ve found that it’s having a significant impact on your body. Your elbows and arms ache. You feel tenderness in your joints. Yes,...
With spring planting comes risk to agricultural workers
With the change of seasons in Minnesota comes a flurry of activity in the agricultural sector. Thousands of people across the state of Minnesota engage in seasonal farming work. When soil temperatures rise enough to allow for plowing and planting, farm work across the...
The high risk of meat processing and packing plants
The meatpacking industry, along with processing plants, provides food for much of the United States. Meat is plentiful even during times of recession, and many consumers do not spend much time thinking about all that goes into getting that meat on their table. Those...
