On behalf of Noack Law Office | Feb 19, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
The most recent data provided by Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry indicates that the number of workplace accidents has been decreasing. While on-the-job accidents may be on a decline, the impact of devastating workplace injuries remains. Job-related...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jan 7, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Restaurant jobs aren’t generally thought of us “high-risk” occupations — but they probably should be. According to a 2015 report by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, a whopping 97% of workplace injuries occur in coffee shops, bars and restaurants....
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jan 18, 2016 | Workplace Injuries
There are various statistics to consider in evaluating workplace injury issues in Minnesota and throughout the nation. The number of injuries of a certain type can be an indicator of success or failure in managing safety. Additionally, the cost burdens of certain...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jan 11, 2016 | Workplace Injuries
Mining employees in Minnesota may face serious dangers in their line of work, but they may appreciate the fact that 2015 was a historically low year for mining deaths in the United States. Statistics are compiled by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, which...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Dec 4, 2015 | Workplace Injuries
In December 2015, workplace safety advocates zeroed in on the welding industry in an analysis of different kinds of protection employers ought to provide. In addition to recommending that employers create EHS management systems and accompanying procedures specifically...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Nov 23, 2015 | Workplace Injuries
Employers in Minnesota will soon have to pay higher fines if they violate workplace safety regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be increasing fines in 2016. OSHA fines have not changed in 25 years, so the fines are being raised to catch...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Nov 18, 2015 | Workplace Injuries
Many Minnesota residents who work in the field of construction are no doubt aware of the potential dangers from a constant exposure to high levels of noise. Besides possibly causing permanent hearing loss that cannot be corrected by surgery or hearing aids, noisy...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Nov 11, 2015 | Workplace Injuries
While carpal tunnel syndrome may be familiar to Minnesota construction workers, hand-arm vibration syndrome may be unknown. Numbness, tingling and pain might cause a worker to seek treatment for carpal tunnel issues. However, this might be an indication of HAVS, one...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Nov 3, 2015 | Workplace Injuries
Warehouses in Minnesota tend to be out of sight and out of mind. Significant numbers of people work in them, however, and they face numerous workplace hazards. According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, warehouses produce an above-average...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Oct 9, 2015 | Workplace Injuries
While many different jobs present hazards to Minnesota workers, there are certain occupations that are much more dangerous than others. In the most dangerous jobs, it is important not only for employers to take steps to minimize the risks, it is also important for...
