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Workers in the fracking industry are often exposed to dangerous chemicals such as benzene and silica. The oil and gas industry helps economy in various ways. The industry also offers jobs to a very large number of workers. More and more people are gaining employment in the field. However, the jobs in the fracking industry … Read more
TBIs are a major threat to workers, which can cause a variety of physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive problems. Workplace accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and injuries can occur despite all safety precautions. Nearly 30% of all injury-related deaths involve a TBI. In the United States, 50% of all TBI-related ER visits, hospitalizations, and … Read more
The injury risk primarily depends on the types of goods the delivery worker handles. Delivery workers often have to work long hours day and night. While we may not think of this job as a particularly risky one, it does carry certain risks, and delivery workers often sustain serious injuries or develop work related illnesses. … Read more
Workplace injuries can lead to serious complications even after they have been treated and the worker has fairly recovered. One of the complications that can develop after an injury or after undergoing surgery for a workplace injury is blood clots. Blood clots can further lead to serious complications, if not diagnosed and treated in a … Read more
Has your employer refused your Missouri workers compensation benefits, claiming it is an idiopathic cause? The workers who get injured while performing their duties in the workplace are entitled to get workers’ compensation benefits. They can get compensation for their medical expenses and loss of income. The future medical costs are also taken into consideration. … Read more
Thousands of teen workers are injured in the workplace every year. Taking a job as a teenager is a character building experience. Finding a job, time management, earning money and being responsible for your own actions in your teen years, can make a world of difference to your personality. Many teens use this money to … Read more