The Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers numbers each year from across the country on a multitude of topics. One of the more grim statistics is the number and type of workplace fatalities that occur each year. In Michigan last year, 133 fatal workplace accidents were reported. Of those, 42 resulted from transportation related incidents, while an additional 40 were caused by workplace violence. These twoContinue reading
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Do repetitive stress injuries qualify for workers comp benefits?
Workplace accidents happen every day in Michigan. From serious incidents to minor slip and falls, these incidents entitle the victims to benefits from their employer’s workers’ compensation carrier. Most of us, though, are fortunate enough to avoid sudden and jarring accidents at work. More likely, the repetitive stress of the job leads to nagging injuries that just won’t quit. Each day the pain gets worseContinue reading
Worker killed in grain accident in Michigan
Workers face many risks in the workplace, especially when they are working with heavy equipment or in hazardous areas. A recent fatal workplace accident in Michigan highlights the dangers of grain elevator operations. A man working at a grain elevator mill in Michigan suffered fatal injuries after he fell into a rail car in the mill. The worker was loading rail cars when he fellContinue reading