A contusion also called a bruise is one of the commonest types of work-related injuries. While a minor contusion might not require treatment or cause one to miss work, deep bruises may also be related to more serious injuries, like ...
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Cuts are common workplace injuries and they can be caused by slips, trip or fall, low overhangs, tools used on the job, exposed sharp surfaces, and many other causes. Puncture wounds can penetrate the skin, as well as the muscles ...
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Sprains and strains both refer to damage to the soft tissues in the body, including ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Sprains and strains are some of the most common types of workers’ comp claims in Illinois. Sprains and strains are immensely ...
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Healthcare-focused businesses can range from hospitals and doctors’ offices to physical therapy practices. Nurses and other health care providers often place themselves in harm’s way while in the process of trying to tend to the medical needs of patients. According ...
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An estimated 60,825 firefighter injuries occurred in the line of duty in 2019. Firefighters were more likely to be injured at fireground operations than other types of duties. In 2019, 23,825 injuries, or 39 percent of all reported firefighter injuries, ...
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No matter where you work, there is a chance that you will get injured on the job. If you’ve suffered an injury or illness because of your work in Illinois, your top priority is probably getting paid for your medical ...
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Everyday people go to work and put their lives at risk. According to the BLS’s Employer-Related Workplace Injuries and Illnesses News Release, which it published on November 4, 2020, the total number of injuries per 100 full-time workers remained unchanged ...
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Three U.S. Department of Labor agencies have responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the laws enacted to protect the safety and health of workers in America. And all workplaces should have their own safety rules and procedures. But all ...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies the construction industry as the 10th most dangerous for employees. In fact, many construction workers risk life and limb on a daily basis as part of their job. Even though Construction accounts for ...
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Illinois requires most employers to have workers’ compensation for any injury, illness or accident suffered on the job. The statute provides for benefits that compensate injured employees for medical treatment and medical bills incurred, lost time from work, and any ...
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