Every day, electricians and electrical workers are exposed to hazards that can result in injury or death. Electricians require special skills and training to perform their work safely. However, even the most skilled electrician is exposed to work-related hazards that could result in injury or death. Work-Related Hazards in the Electrical Industry According to the Occupational … Read more
Nearly 90 percent of hotel housekeepers report work-related pain from repetitive stress injuries. Hotel employees suffer more injuries compared to other service industry workers in the U.S. Housekeepers have a particularly high injury rate primarily because of performing repetitive tasks that strain ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Common Injuries Suffered by Hotel Employees and Housekeepers Housekeepers and … Read more
Because of a loss of earnings, an injured food processing worker may experience serious financial distress. The roles and responsibilities of food processing workers include operating, maintaining, and cleaning food processing machines, cutting or trimming food items, and ensuring timely delivery of product. Due to the nature of their job, food processing workers often perform repetitive tasks, heavy … Read more
Workers in textile production face many workplace hazards and are at risk for a variety of work-related injuries. Workers in the manufacturing sector are exposed to a wide variety of hazards. Industrial workers, such as those working in textile production, spend long hours on the production floor, bending over machinery, and standing for prolonged periods of time. … Read more
For more than 30 years, the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann has been protecting the rights of injured workers in St. Louis. We will strive to resolve your claim quickly. Factory workers and assembly line workers, are prone to many serious workplace injuries. Many workers are required to stand on their feet for prolonged periods … Read more
Workers who perform repetitive activities such as typing are prone to developing trigger fingers. Trigger finger is a condition in which the thumb or the fingers lock when bent. The tendons have a cushion like a sheath around them, and when they become inflamed, it can cause the tendon to pop or snap, which creates … Read more