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The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL) shows that auto mechanics are more susceptible to occupational injuries and illnesses than the average worker. In 2015, more than 15,000 work-related injuries were reported by mechanics alone. In addition to this, there could be a possibly large number of unreported injuries, and the total … Read more
Janitors play a major role in maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of residential and commercial buildings. In other words, they are indirectly responsible for keeping many individuals healthy. Unfortunately, janitors are often exposed to serious risks of injury and health hazards. Every year, over 46,000 janitors suffer work-related injuries that require time away from work, … Read more
Employees in the healthcare industry are being injured on the job at a higher rate then any other industry. Missouri workers in the healthcare industry may be interested to know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken a vested interest in their jobs. Recentย studies have shown that employees in this sector are … Read more
Missouri firefighters are a brave and elite group of individuals who put their lives on the line every day to save the lives of others. This is an occupation in which each man and woman selflessly puts themselves in dangerous situations with potentially tragic consequences. A firefighter who has been injured in the line of … Read more
Workers who have suffered an injury in a welding accident may qualify for Missouri workers compensation benefits. In many industries, cutters, brazers, solders, and welders are used to weld together metal parts. According to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2010, there were 337,300 welders working in the U.S. Of them, 61% … Read more
There are thousands of different types of machinery and equipment that are used in a work environment, exposing work to many potential injuries. A worker who suffers work-related injuries is typically not allowed to file a lawsuit against the employer; however, the injured employee may claim benefits under the workers’ compensation system. If the injury has occurred as a result … Read more