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The Mining Industry and the High Risk for Injury

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If you have been injured in a mining accident and are not receiving the medical care you deserve, contact a Missouri workers’ compensation lawyer immediately. Mining is one of the most dangerous industries in existence today. And not just because of the nature of the work but also because of the potential for serious injuries. According … Read more

Updated: December 6, 2022

What is OSHA’s “Fatal Four”?

What is the Fatal Four?

OSHA has coined the phrase “Fatal Four” to describe the construction industry’s most dangerous types of accidents. Each year work accidents lead to serious injuries. Depending on the occupation type, you might face catastrophic harm or even lose a loved one. If you have lost someone due to a work accident, we are very sorry … Read more

Updated: July 28, 2021

2021 Update – Non-Fatal Workplace Injury Statistics

Workplace Injury Statistics 2021

Each year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and other federal agencies publish the latest workplace injury statistics. No matter what you do for a living or where you work in the U.S., there is always a chance that you will get injured on the job. Workers in all types of occupations get injured … Read more

Updated: July 28, 2021

Injured at Work Due to Overexertion – How to Prove It

If you have been injured at work due to overexertion, you should be receiving treatment for all of your injuries. Overexertion is the second leading cause of workplace injuries and accidents in the U.S. Overexertion injuries result in pulled muscles, back pain and can create several different health problems because the body cannot handle the … Read more

Things Missouri Workers Should Know About the Coronavirus Outbreak

As the number of those infected with the coronavirus increases in the US, with Missouri alone having 3,539 confirmed cases, many businesses have to close shop or reduce their activity for the time being. This is leaving many Missouri workers asking a lot of questions such as: will I lose my job if I’m sent … Read more

Updated: April 10, 2020

5 Things Power Linemen Can Do to Prevent Injuries

Power linemen often risk their lives to restore the power, among their many other duties. Power linemen don’t have an easy line of duty. Most of their work involves climbing to high places with power lines carrying high voltages or even building the electric lines of new construction. It is imperative for power linemen to … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2024