After being in the same position for some time, with no real safety concerns, you might feel like the risks become less. However, a split-second error could cause you to sustain a serious injury. Workers’ compensation benefits cover the expense of medical care after...
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Fatal U.S. workplace injuries dropped nearly 11 percent
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced some good news. According to the BLS, fatal workplace injuries in the U.S. dropped 10.7 percent in 2020. The total number of American workers killed that year was 4,764. That sad total represents a significant...
3 injuries that outdoor workers can get from the cold
Winter in Minnesota can be wonderful. Still, the vast snow and the freezing wind can be dangerous for outdoor workers. The average low of 13°F from November through February can impose significant risk on these workers, which is why their employers must take safety...
Can I choose my doctor if I get an injury on the job?
An accident at work can always happen. The good thing is that injuries and diseases that you get on the job are your employer’s responsibility. However, that doesn’t mean that your employer can force you to go to the doctor of their choice. In Minnesota, you have the...
What to do if the insurer denies your workers’ compensation claim
Employers in Minnesota must have insurance to compensate the workers who get injured on the job. This insurance pays for the worker’s medical expenses, lost wages and vocational rehabilitation. Every worker has the right to ask for these benefits when they get hurt...
Am I eligible for rehabilitation if my employer denied my claim?
When workers get hurt on the job, they have the right to some benefits, such as compensation for their medical expenses and lost wages. However, sometimes the employers or insurance companies deny the worker’s compensation claims. If this happened to you, you don’t...
Do not let mistakes hinder your access to workers’ comp benefits
Workers’ compensation benefits are available for a reason. They exist to compensate wage loss and help pay medical bills while workers recover from work-related injuries. If you become injured on the job, apply for these benefits right away. Hesitating to do so is a...
What risks do manufacturing workers face on the job?
When workers arrive at a production facility, they are often surrounded by reminders of the risks involved in this work. Signs warning of hazards, required training and other reminders make it clear that injuries are possible every day on the job. What risks do...
Loading dock safety depends on equipment, inspection and training
Almost all of the goods that people in Minnesota use are handled at loading docks and transported on trucks. This work involves connections between trailers and docks, and the connection can become a dangerous point of weakness in the loading system. Add forklifts to...
Disturbing trends in annual Minnesota workplace safety report
Minnesota’s yearly report on workplace safety has some disturbing news: 100 workers died on the job in 2017. That means one worker died as the result of a workplace accident every 87 hours – the highest rate in a decade, according to the state’s Department of Labor...