Data compiled by researchers at Simplify Compliance LLC shows that crush injuries account for the third-highest job-related fatality rates in the U.S. These fall into two primary categories, either "caught-in" or "struck-by" injuries. Some accidents are more common in...
Some jobs have a statistical correlation with specific injury risks. People who work in transportation or delivery services are at higher risk for suffering injuries in a car crash on the job than someone who works as an elementary school teacher, for example. Some of...
Working in a warehouse often means performing physically demanding labor. You could be injured at any point by lifting too much or moving too fast. However, overexertion is not the leading cause of risk for warehouse workers. Instead, the most dangerous aspect of...
The worse your injury from a workplace accident is, the harder it can be to get back on the job. You may require more convalescent leave to let your body rest and heal. That might mean several months without income. In some cases, the injury can have permanent impacts...
You do not need to be doing anything illegal for a social media post to come back to bite you. Innocent posts that you upload after a workplace accident could harm your chances of claiming workers’ compensation insurance. Employers and insurers can monitor social...
When you think about jobs that could lead to accidental amputations, you may envision food workers operating meat-slicing machines. In such situations, it is easy to get careless and accidentally slice off a finger or thumb. Although some food workers risk digit or...
Most Illinois employers have workers’ compensation insurance. If you are injured or become ill at work, it will cover lost wages and the costs of treatment. However, if the insurer denies your claim, you could be left unable to work and with medical bills that you...
If injured at work, you should be entitled to claim against your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Choosing the right doctor is crucial to receiving the treatment you need. Their opinion on your ability to return to work will also affect your compensation....
Despite the technological advances made and the machinery available, construction work still depends on people lifting things by hand. Many of the items are heavy or awkwardly shaped. The ground on construction sites is often uneven and can become slippery in bad...
Think of any machinery in your workplace. It could be a conveyor belt, a rotating saw or the hydraulic arms on a forklift. Now consider what would happen if the machinery accidentally turned on while carrying out routine maintenance or cleaning. It does not bear...
