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Work-related injuries include repetitive stress injuries that occur as a result of stress and strain over a period of time. A repetitive stress injury that affects workers is degenerative disc disease. While the discs can wear out as a natural part of aging, they can also result from stress and strain on the spine. Over time, the … Read more
If you are an iron worker who has been injured at the workplace, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that iron workers have the highest injury rate among all occupations. Iron workers often work at heights with powerful and heavy equipment and they face the risk of falling, being struck … Read more
The manufacturing industry poses innumerable hazards for workers. From heavy machinery, exposure to sparks, toxic chemicals, repetitive motions, and intense heat, many hazards in manufacturing workplaces cause injury to workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2011, the manufacturing industry accounted for over 30 percent of all occupational illness cases, which is one … Read more
The ability to claim workers’ compensation benefits may be affected by certain factors, including a pre-existing medical condition. If you have a health condition such as diabetes, it can impact your workers’ compensation claim. The insurance company may raise a question about whether your injury is work-related or due to having diabetes. Factors that are considered include the extent of … Read more
Exposure to tar fumes on the job can cause serious work-related injuries. Many Missouri workers, particularly highway workers, are often exposed to tar fumes. These fumes that they inhale can prove harmful to their health. Around half a million Americans are exposed to harmful tar fumes related to roofing, siding, road paving, and other highway … Read more
Insomnia is associated with a variety of health risks including depression, cancer, and osteoporosis. Sleep deprivation is also directly linked to an increased risk of accidents that can lead to injuries and even death. For example, insomnia is known to impair driving. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), nine out of ten officers … Read more