Protect yourself and others from workplace amputations with these simple tips. Call (314) 361-4300 to speak with a St. Louis workers compensation attorney. Unfortunately, workplace accidents happen, and amputation is a real risk. This is … [Read more...] about Preventing Workplace Amputations: Simple Tips for a Safer Work Environment
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4 Common Causes of Workplace Amputation Injuries
Here are some common causes and types of workplace amputation injuries and what you can do to get compensation if you have been injured. Amputation injuries require long-term medical care, lifestyle modifications and can significantly lower your … [Read more...] about 4 Common Causes of Workplace Amputation Injuries
Finger Amputation After a St. Louis Work Injury
Finger amputations can be devastating because they are often not just a physical injury, but they can also take an emotional toll on you as you struggle to adjust. An estimated 50,000 amputations occur every year in the USA, and the most common … [Read more...] about Finger Amputation After a St. Louis Work Injury
Angle Grinder Injury – St. Louis Workers Comp Lawyer
While machines and tools increase speed, quality, and productivity, they also put workers at risk of injury. Tools and machines are used in factories and workshops in virtually all industries. While machines and tools increase speed, quality, … [Read more...] about Angle Grinder Injury – St. Louis Workers Comp Lawyer
St. Louis Workers Compensation Benefits for Work-Related Amputations
According to an OSHA report, 2,644 worker amputations were reported in 2015. In 2015, OSHA had implemented new reporting procedures, which required employers to report serious injuries such as amputations within 24 hours of the workplace … [Read more...] about St. Louis Workers Compensation Benefits for Work-Related Amputations
Table Saw Injuries of Construction Workers – St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer
In the United States, nearly 35,000-40,000 serious injuries are caused by table saws each year—many of them on construction sites. Some common table saw injuries include bone fractures, severe lacerations, and finger amputations. In this post, … [Read more...] about Table Saw Injuries of Construction Workers – St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer