A 28-year-old worker died in a construction accident on August 14th just north of New Prague, Minnesota. Also injured in the accident was a 37-year-old worker who was treated at the hospital and then released.
OSHA urged to prioritize worker safety in healthcare industry
When contemplating the issue of worker safety, most Americans likely think about traditionally high-profile and high-risk industries like forestry, commercial fishing and factory work. However, a startling number of injured workers in America sustain their injuries while working in the healthcare industry. In fact, a recent report released by Public Citizen indicates that healthcare workers become injured and made ill on the job more often than workers in any other American industry overall.