St. Paul Workers’ Compensation Blog
How Common Are Workplace Fatalities?
Workplace safety must be taken seriously, especially in dangerous occupations. There is always room for improvement, always ways to lower the number of people who die on the job each year. With that being said, looking at those numbers provides some perspective....
Minnesota work injuries remain at all-time low
In December 2019, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry released the results of its annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses for 2018. According to the agency's data, workplace injuries declined 3.3% from 2017 rates and a 61% decrease overall...
Miners at risk for serious injuries
All jobs have the potential to become dangerous. Typically, the more physically demanding the work, the more likely it is that you may suffer an injury. Minnesota is a state with a high number of mining operations. With metal deposits like iron, copper and nickel,...
Do People Really Fake Injuries To Get Workers’ Compensation?
There is a myth that many workers' compensation claims are filed fraudulently by devious employees trying to get an easy payday by faking an injury. This myth is so persistent that many honest workers who could use benefits after a work injury hesitate to file a claim...
Top 3 hazards when working as a nurse
Nursing is a noble profession. However, your employer often overworks you, and still expects you to perform to high standards. People do not always respect you, but they are happy when you save their lives. It requires a commitment to the work and a love of the job to...
Exposure to welding fumes can increase your risk of lung cancer
Since 1990, welding fumes have been classified as “possibly carcinogenic,” or cancer-causing. However, although it’s true that people exposed to welding fumes have higher rates of lung cancer, they’re often exposed to other carcinogens and asbestos, and it hasn’t been...
5 roofing safety tips to follow at all times
Any time you find yourself on a roof, there's nothing more important than your safety. Even if you have many years of roofing experience, you must always follow a variety of safety tips to avoid a serious accident and injuries.Here are five roofing safety tips to...
Ladder safety tips: Don’t forget to follow these
Your profession may require you to use a ladder for a variety of reasons, such as to reach the roof of a commercial building or paint the interior of a home.Even if you have many years' experience using a ladder, there are some safety tips you must follow at all...
Truckers put a lot of strain on their body
As a truck driver, you know just how much strain you put on your body. Day in and day out, you're behind the wheel, carrying heavy loads and getting in and out of your truck.Furthermore, truckers are at risk of an on-the-road accident with another vehicle, which can...
Nonsurgical treatment of a pinched nerve
If a nerve in your neck becomes compressed, it can result in pain, discomfort, numbness and muscle weakness among various other ailments. As you seek treatment for a pinched nerve, it's important to better understand the cause. For example, this may be related to the...
