Work Injuries

Going to work presents the risk of injury or even death, depending on your occupation. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018, there were 5,250 fatal work injuries recorded.  This risk of injury or death at work increases if you work outside in...

Once you've suffered a job site injury in Minnesota, you might find yourself dealing with a multitude of challenges. You're forced to take off work, your medical bills are piling up, you're suffering from physical pain, and you have to make multiple doctor's visits....

The meatpacking industry is a critical part of America’s economy, as most people consume meat at relatively high levels and there is a constant demand. As such, these meatpacking plants become places where productivity is incredibly important, and workers are forced...

Nurses are often in the position of helping those who have been injured or fallen ill. Many do it not for the pay or the benefits, but because it seems like a calling. They want to help those who need it most. They want to make those people’s lives better. This is...

Electrical injuries are a risk to most people who work in any kind of industry. From the potential for electrocution from basic outlets in offices to electrocution from major electrical lines, workers could be exposed to a range of voltages and potential injuries....

"Put your back into it," they said. You did, and you ended up throwing your back out. Back injuries at work have decreased in frequency over the last few years, according to statistics from the US Bureau of Labor (BLS), dropping from 183,100 in 2011 to 142,230 in...

Handling sharp objects and dangerous bodily fluids is just part of the daily workflow for many different medical professionals. Unfortunately, for some nurses and other medical workers, they may wind up exposed to bodily fluids or medications after an accidental...

Even when the summer months bring warm weather, it doesn’t necessarily mean working conditions outdoor are perfect. There’s always a chance that high temperatures will be accompanied by trouble, such as strong winds and/or heavy rain. Working in strong winds is a...

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...

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,...