Arthroscopic surgery has become a treatment of choice for many work-related orthopedic injuries. Workers are prone to a variety of injuries at the workplace. While many work-related injuries are minor and require minimal treatment, … [Read more...] about St. Louis Workplace Injuries that Require Arthroscopic Surgery
Work Related Injuries
Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accident Risk Higher for Young People
Studies have found that young people who perform driving jobs are more likely than others to get injured in a job-related motor vehicle accident. No workplace is completely safe as far as worker injuries and illnesses are concerned. Even … [Read more...] about Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accident Risk Higher for Young People
Vision Impairment or Loss Is Life Changing for St. Louis Workers
When a worker sustains an eye injury at the workplace, the affects can be devastating. The eyes are a precious gift of nature and we use them for almost everything we do right from the time we wake up in the morning to the time we go back to bed at … [Read more...] about Vision Impairment or Loss Is Life Changing for St. Louis Workers
St. Louis Hospital Workers Are Prone to Workplace Slip and Fall Accidents
Hospital workers are at a great risk of injury from work-related slip and fall accidents. Hospitals across the nation employ thousands of workers. While hospitals are designed to treat ill and injured people, the workers themselves can be injured in … [Read more...] about St. Louis Hospital Workers Are Prone to Workplace Slip and Fall Accidents
St. Louis Construction Workers at High Risk for Traumatic Brain Injury
Construction workers sustain more traumatic brain injuries compared to workers in other industries. A recent report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shows that construction workers sustain more traumatic … [Read more...] about St. Louis Construction Workers at High Risk for Traumatic Brain Injury
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Poultry Processing Industry
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders can render a worker disabled. A high number of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are being reported in the poultry processing industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 7.5 percent … [Read more...] about Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Poultry Processing Industry