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Working on the railroad is a tough, taxing job that can often result in serious injuries. These can include sudden traumatic injuries, cumulative wear-and-tear injuries, or health damage caused by exposure to unsafe chemicals or solvents. While employees who get injured at work are usually… Read more
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Federal Express Corporation (also called “FedEx”) began as a one-person company in the year 1973. Since then, it has grown into a full-service corporation with business in more than 220 countries.FedEx currently has more than 400,000 workers in its employ. The company ships letters and packages… Read more
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The holidays are supposed to be a time of enjoyment and relaxation. But it can also be a time of stress at the workplace. This stress increases if you are injured at your workplace. And unfortunately, your chances of being injured near the holidays are higher than at other times of the year.If you… Read more
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During the COVID-19 crisis, the bravery displayed by healthcare workers, police, bus drivers, and other essential workers has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. Every day, these people put their health on the line to help people and keep our society from completely shutting down. But are we doing… Read more
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Forklifts are heavy and potentially dangerous vehicles that can cause catastrophic injuries and deaths. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), forklifts caused 7,290 nonfatal injuries and 78 work-related fatalities in 2020.Morgan & Morgan see the devastating consequences of… Read more
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Electricity can be as dangerous as it is useful. This is particularly true in the workplace, where employees may prove uniquely vulnerable to electrical risks. Data analyzed by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) indicates that 154 workers died due to electrical injuries… Read more
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Injuries on construction and manufacturing sites can have devastating consequences, and injuries caused by crane collapses can be especially severe. According to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), from 2011 to 2015 there were 220 crane-related fatalities, 44 per year on average.… Read more
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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an average of nearly 5,000 construction workers lose their lives on the job each year, and every year in the United States alone, workers suffer more than 3.5 million nonfatal work-related injuries of which nearly 10 percent… Read more
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is an injury that causes pain and discomfort in a person’s wrists, arms, and hands and can leave them unable to perform day-to-day tasks.The carpal tunnel is a narrow part of the wrist formed by the small carpal bones on the underside and sides of the wrist and the transverse… Read more
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There are many different types of workplace injuries. Workers in every industry face the possibility of on-the-job accidents and physical damage.According to research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are thousands of work-related injuries and illnesses each year. If you have… Read more
