Construction injuries can range in severity from minor to severe or fatal, and many are due to the exposure of workers to dangerous conditions on a consistent basis. Various regulations and programs exist both in Minnesota and nationwide to improve safety awareness...
On Aug. 16, a worker was injured while working on a zip line at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The workplace injury occurred while the employee was working at the Nickelodeon Universe indoor amusement park. At about 11:15 a.m., a piece of equipment on...
In Minnesota, individuals who have been injured at or due to their jobs are eligible for a variety of benefits, including coverage of medical costs and wage replacements, through workers' compensation insurance that is required to be carried by their employer. Before...
An incident that took place at a Supervalu Food Distribution Center in Hopkins, Minnesota, on Sept. 21 has left a worker dead. Emergency responders received a call at around 2:35 p.m. after the 51-year-old man was reportedly pinned down by equipment. By the time...
Injuries sustained while at work can have tremendous impacts on the livelihoods of workers in Minnesota. Receiving emergency medical attention after a serious workplace accident is only the first step in a process that can also require doctor's appointments, therapy,...
Minnesota workers may be interested to learn about one of the most common injuries in the workplace. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, approximately 1 million workers suffer from back pain each year, and it is the second most common...
Minnesota workers may be interested to know that work-related traumatic brain injuries do not only occur in more dangerous environments, such as construction sites or during power line work, but in office environments as well. These sorts of accidents can occur due to...
Minnesota residents who become injured on the job may not be aware that some workplace injuries are much more common than others. Some victims of workplace injuries wonder if their accidents could have been prevented with greater oversight by their supervisors or...
For some Minnesota employees, lifting heavy objects or materials is a required task. However, in 2001, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that approximately 36 percent of all injuries that resulted in missing workdays were caused by pain in the shoulders and back....
If you are a Minnesota employee, you may benefit from learning more about qualified rehabilitation consultants. Employees who suffer an injury on the job and receive workers' compensation benefits often interact with qualified rehabilitation consultants. Although...