In 2019, there were an estimated 461,600 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work in the “information” industry, which includes office workers Workplace injuries are often caused by heavy machinery and tools used in factories and industrial settings. Even seemingly harmless office equipment can cause injuries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor … Read more
An OSHA recordable incident is an illness or injury that meets defined criteria and must be recorded by an employer on their OSHA log. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Labor. OSHA was created in 1970 to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for … Read more
If you’ve been injured while working a seasonal job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Every year, millions of Americans take on seasonal jobs to earn extra money. Whether it’s working as Santa Claus at a mall during Christmas time, being a lifeguard at the beach during the summer, or helping with package … Read more
Keeping track of your medical documents after your work injury is a very important step to getting all of your benefits. If you have suffered a work injury, your next step will likely be hiring a St. Louis work injury lawyer and pursuing compensation. A portion of the final total of benefits is the medical … Read more
Truck driving has a unique set of demands and risks for work-related injuries. Here are five of the most common. There are over 2 Million truck drivers employed in the US, and according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, this number is projected to have increased to 2.2 Million by the year 2031. This … Read more
Work-related hearing loss can affect a worker’s ability to perform even basic tasks. Hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with how the ear detects or processes sound. It can range from mild to severe and affect one or both ears. It can be present at birth or can be acquired later in life. … Read more