Tag: repetitive stress injuries

St. Louis Retail Workers at Risk of Suffering On-The-Job Injuries

November 11, 2019January 16, 2017 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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

Updated: November 11, 2019

Workplace Injuries in the Manufacturing Industry – St. Louis Work Comp Law Firm

October 14, 2024October 7, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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

Updated: October 14, 2024

St. Louis Worker Compensation Lawyers – Work Hazards in Laboratories

October 14, 2022August 30, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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In recent years, new diseases have made their way to the U.S. – Ebola and Zika are among the deadliest. To counter these new found illnesses, lab workers are exposed through work on diagnostics, research, testing, and treatment. This, however, puts them at a higher risk of a workplace injury. According to OSHA, there are over 500,000 … Read more

Updated: October 14, 2022

Repetitive Stress Injuries – St. Louis Workmens Comp Law Firm

January 17, 2025August 21, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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Repetitive stress injuries are a common reason for work comp claims. When we think of work-related injuries, we often think of serious injuries such as slips and falls, machinery-related accidents, or injuries due to a hazardous work environment. Not much attention is paid to repetitive stress injuries, although they are one of the most common reasons for … Read more

Updated: January 17, 2025

St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer – Work Comp for Neurological Disorders

June 20, 2024August 11, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

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Even a moderate neurological disorder can make it difficult for a worker to perform job tasks. Workers can develop neurological disorders as a result of a workplace accident or due to repetitive use of a particular muscle group. Unfortunately, even a moderate neurological disorder can make it difficult for a worker to perform job tasks. Serious disorders … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024