Fridley Workers’ Compensation Blog
Questions linger months after Minnesota postal worker’s death
Nearly two months after an accident claimed her husband's life, a Minnesota woman has decided to air her concerns. The woman's husband, who worked for the postal service for many years, was struck and killed by a mail truck in a parking lot at the Brooklyn Park Post...
Workers fall at least 20 feet in Minnesota construction accident
As the economy in Minnesota continues to improve, it's likely that an increasing number of construction sites will begin to appear throughout the state. While this is certainly positive news for the local job market, it also raises concerns about worker safety. The...
What’s the most common cause of fatal work injuries in Minnesota?
Workplace safety agencies can play an important role in spotting trends in accident data and implementing changes in regulations designed to protect workers. In order for safety guidelines to be completely effective, employers must also be willing to comply with the...
Debris kills worker in St. Paul stadium construction accident
Over the last several years, it seems as though there is a continuous string of stadium construction in the Twin Cities. The current project is for the St. Paul Saints, which is expected to be completed in 2015. Recently, however, a tragic workplace accident has...
Window washer’s death in central Minnesota raises safety concerns
For the last few years, the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration has made efforts to improve the safety of a risky, but necessary, profession: window washing. Three Minnesota window washers passed away as the result of an on-the-job accident between...
Football stadium construction marred by 2 deaths
When a community is preparing for a new sports stadium, there is likely a lot of excitement and anticipation leading up to opening day. During this time, however, it can be easy to forget the risks construction workers face day in and day out on the job....
Minnesota highway worker seriously injured by careless driver
Thousands of Minnesotans rely on the highway to get to work every day. In order for the roads to be clear and safe, during summer or winter, there are several public employees who work to make this possible. Unfortunately, highway maintenance can be a dangerous job. A...
Workplace safety officials move to shine more light on accidents
Employers have a responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. They are often guided by the regulations enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The agency makes efforts to ensure that employees are protected, but workplace accidents...
Worker recovers after falling during bridge construction project
The construction industry is known to include a number of risks for workers. In order to address these safety concerns, officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforce various regulations to help ensure that construction workers return home...
Temporary workers face high injury risk in Minnesota
In a slowly recovering economy, many people are struggling to find steady, well-paying jobs. As a result, they might turn to temporary employment, which they might not have considered in a stronger economy. At the same time, reports indicate that employers are...