Suffering an injury at work can be a frustrating situation. You will have to wait for approval to return, especially if your injury is severe. During the time off, you lose pay, which for some people can cause serious financial strain. If you are in this situation,...
Work Injuries
What are common machine shop injuries?
In a machine shop, safety should be the top priority. There are many potential hazards that come with this line of work, and the consequences of an accident can be devastating. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported that each year, about 18,000...
3 construction site injuries that may require long-term treatment
While many industries have their fair share of accidents, the construction field has one of the highest rates of incidents. According to the National Safety Council, construction ranks in the top five most dangerous jobs when it comes to injuries and deaths. Because...
What toll will your back injury have?
When you suffer from a back injury, you might initially think that it is not such a big deal. This is especially true if it is a soft tissue injury involving the muscles, rather than the spine. However, even soft tissue injuries to the back can have enormous...
3 safety risks long-distance truck drivers may face
Long-distant truck drivers face a variety of possible perils while on the road, from bad weather to driving on poorly-maintained highways, but what other possible dangers might they face? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that most truckers work 60...
Are Amazon delivery drivers suffering higher injury rates?
While all delivery drivers are at risk for workplace injury, the issue seems to be particularly rife with Amazon. Typical injuries that delivery drivers might experience include repetitive motion injuries, dog bites, and slips, trips and falls. Since delivering a...
Is back pain just a normal part of your job?
Regardless of where you work or the duties you perform, you do not mind putting in a hard day's work. Still, you do not want to sacrifice your body for your employer's profits. If you have chronic back pain, you may wonder if it is just a normal and necessary part of...
How common are shock injuries in the workplace?
Workers in nearly all occupations fear an injury that might sideline them for a significant amount of time. Additionally, the combination of lost wages and extensive medical treatment can quickly lead to financial peril for years to come as injured workers accumulate...
Daylight saving time, SWSD and increased workplace injury risks
During daylight saving time, Americans may find themselves involved in more than just changing their clocks by one hour. As reported by U.S. News, even minor time adjustments may result in sleep deprivation. Because of the annual clock change, Americans could lose a...
Common long-haul trucker injuries
Truck drivers provide an essential service for the American economy. As a long-haul trucker, you help products get from our nation’s ports to locations across the country. Driving trucks can also mean opportunities for injuries. While long-haul truckers get into...