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When thinking of the challenges that Minnesota truck drivers face, not many people think of shoulder problems. However, loading and unloading cargo, entering and exiting a truck and other repetitive motions can cause shoulder problems such as inflammation of the...
Across the U.S., including Minnesota, 39 people died in 2022 in trench cave-ins during excavations. That number is more than double the average total. Thousands of pounds of debris can end up on top of workers in seconds, making it impossible to escape. Therefore,...
With approximately 2000 workplace eye injuries occurring yearly in the United States, eye protection should be a concern for Minnesota employers managing hazardous environments. Eye injuries can range from minor abrasions to vision loss, so it's essential to be...
Many Minnesota workers who have physically demanding jobs suffer back pain. Various conditions can develop with varying symptoms, including sharp, stabbing pains or dull aches. If you develop a back problem due to repetitive movements caused by your work, you could be...
If you regularly use hand-guided or hand-held power tools at your workplace in Minnesota, you could be at risk of developing a condition known as a Vibration White Finger (VWF). There are measures you can take to prevent it from occurring, but once the damage is done,...
No worker is immune to accidents in Minnesota - no matter their years of experience in their field. Unfortunately, workers who are new to a job are actually more likely to be injured at work than their more experienced counterparts. This is why it's so important for...
Nursing is often seen as a difficult role, but many people don't realize that it's considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. That's according to a report from NPR, and it details the main causes for these workplace hazards that anyone working in...
The Minneapolis City Council has approved workers’ compensation claims submitted by nine police officers who suffered injuries while on duty during 2020. The council’s Policy and Government Oversight Committee voted to allocate $1.6 million to cover the claims on...
Most Minnesota employers are required to have workers' compensation insurance. This ensures that your medical bills are paid in the event that you are hurt while on the job. It also allows you to recoup a percentage of your lost wages while recovering from a...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has listed the jobs with the highest rates of non-fatal injuries, and as you might expect, construction was up near the top; it came in third. However, it turns out that working in a nursing home and working in a hospital are the two...
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