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If you sustain an injury on the job, workers’ compensation is supposed to help you get back on your feet by providing monetary assistance or death benefits if the worker’s injury leads to death. After you file a worker’s compensation claim, the board will investigate...
Various factors can lead to a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, a life and career-changing medical condition suffered by up to six percent of adults. For some, repetitive movements played a role. For others, a serious injury was the cause. For those who are dealing...
Minnesota has some of the most severe winters in the country, and with that comes dangerous weather, such as snow, freezing rain, frigid temperatures and slippery ice. When workers are exposed to these serious conditions, they can suffer catastrophic injuries....
A slip-and-fall at your warehouse job can lead to an assortment of injuries, including a fractured ankle. This severe injury often requires surgery and prevents you from working for weeks or even months. It may even require you to find a different type of work. You do...
Dehydration occurs when the body loses excess fluid and does not replace it within the system. Few people realize the importance of their daily water consumption, and depending on your gender and weight, you could need as much as 100 ounces of water a day. Dangerous...
Working outside during long, hot summer days puts you at risk of overheating. If you become ill or injured due to exposure to excessive heat, you may want to hold your employer responsible. Fortunately, workers' compensation may assist in this situation. 1. Some jobs...
Every construction site in Minnesota has several potential hazards. Some, like falls from heights, are things that construction workers, contractors and subcontractors know all about. Other job site risks might be more subtle but still put workers in danger of a...
All Minnesota workplaces come with typical job-related injury risks. A worker's first day on the job might result in confusion that leads to an injury, and even someone who has worked the same tasks for several years can suffer mishaps. Knowing about the top causes of...
The months of summer can bring sunshine, fun and relaxation. However, they can also pose serious health hazards for workers in a variety of industries. What’s more, many employers and workers fail to recognize the severity of these hazards since summer is perceived as...
All Minnesota workers know they face some degree of injury each time they are on the job. But the injury risk is more prevalent for warehouse workers than in many other occupations. Warehouse workers who take the time to familiarize themselves with the most common...
