St. Paul Workers’ Compensation Blog
Common occupational illnesses in Minnesota workplaces
The rates of occupational illnesses in Minnesota are higher than the national average. The Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses found that nearly 63,000 nonfatal injuries and illnesses occurred in 2018. Those in transportation, utilities, education and health...
Can first responders with PTSD seek workers’ comp benefits?
First responders carry the weight of an entire community on their shoulders. They enter dangerous scenes head-on and willingly engage with situations that are physically and emotionally challenging. They do all this so others don’t have to. It is of little surprise...
Injured while working from home: am I entitled to workers’ compensation?
For many of us in St. Paul, working from home is a new, temporary precaution while Minnesota tries to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Other people have worked out of their homes for years. For them, nothing has changed professionally. And as the months have passed,...
What is an occupational illness?
Nearly every employee in America faces certain occupational hazards, and some carry more risks than others. An occupational illness is something you develop after continued exposure to a physical, biological or chemical hazard in the workplace. How common are...
Can I Still Get Workers’ Compensation After Losing My Job?
Workers often put off reporting a work illness or injury to their employer, or moving forward with a workers' compensation claim. Perhaps they do not realize the severity of the occupational injury or illness and think they can work through it at first. Perhaps they...
Workers’ compensation for infectious diseases
Individuals who develop a serious disease after exposure at work may be eligible for workers' compensation. Medical professionals, grocery store workers and other employees who have frequent contact with the public are at higher risk for infectious illness. Learn...
The 10 most dangerous jobs include those for local workers
It is no secret that many types of work are dangerous. A recent list reveals the top 10 most hazardous jobs in the country. Minnesota workers can find their hazardous jobs in that list, and many are in the top five. About the list A list of the 10 most dangerous...
Why Don’t People Report Work Injuries?
Data indicates that Minnesota work injuries are trending down. While that is a positive, it should also be taken with a grain of salt. The reality is that reports of work injuries have gone down, but not all work injuries may be reported. In fact, there's good reason...
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...
