The most frequently reported work injuries that result in workers’ compensation being paid include falls on the same level, exertion injuries including strains, sprains or tears, and even struck by or caught in between injuries, all of which happen frequently in the workplace. Knowing what can happen is the first step in reducing injuries. Work… Read More »
Manufacturing Plant Workers Injured at Wind Tower Plant
One manufacturing plant worker was killed and another worker critically injured Saturday in an accident at a wind tower manufacturing plant in Newton, Iowa underscoring just how dangerous manufacturing jobs can be even in the wind energy sector. Iowa is a leading wind energy producer in the nation and its central location and transportation infrastructure… Read More »
Maximizing Workers’ Compensation for Workplace Shoulder Injuries
Work injuries involving the shoulder are more common than many realize and can be very debilitating. A very common shoulder injury workers suffer involves the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that stabilize the shoulder and help it move. Symptoms of a rotator cuff injury can include shoulder pain and… Read More »
The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Claims
With construction ramping up across Iowa this spring, workers are reminded to take precautions when working at construction sites to avoid injury. Construction workers are at higher risk for falls when working from heights such as rooftops or ladders. Because construction sites have a lot of moving parts such as machinery or vehicles, they are… Read More »
Iowa Workplace Fatalities Remembered
Every year on April 28, Workers’ Memorial Day is observed across the nation to honor workers who have died on the job and acknowledge the grief of their families, friends and communities while recommitting to making workplaces safe and healthful for everyone. Yesterday, 34 names were read at a Memorial for Iowa workers who died… Read More »
