Commercial truck drivers face a number of work-related work injuries each year. Commercial truckers do an important job of transporting our food, clothes, electronics, industrial goods, and many other goods essential to running our homes and economy properly. However, most of us never think of all the risks these commercial truckers face as they go … Read more
St. Louis retail workers are prone to a variety of workplace injuries and the most common are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Retail clerks generally include grocery store clerks, pharmacy technicians, and cashiers. Musculoskeletal disorders affect the muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. MSDs include the following conditions: Tendinitis (irritation or inflammation of a tendon) Muscle strains … Read more
An estimated 40,000 injuries and illnesses are reported in the meatpacking industry each year. While work-related injuries can occur in any industry, some industries are known to be much more dangerous than others. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), meatpacking is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Each year, … Read more
Repetitive motion under poor or less than optimal workplace conditions can lead to workplace injuries. Repetitive motion injuries such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and bursitis have become more prevalent and workplace ergonomics have become a hot topic. Even the federal government has taken note of the situation and has renewed its focus on ergonomics. … Read more
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
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