Minnesota work injury
According to research done by Performance Improvement International, most work injuries occur on Tuesday. Conversely, research done by Monash University Accident Research Centre for a 20 year period found that there were more injuries on Mondays (23.6% of the total) than on Tuesdays (21.8%), than on Wednesdays (20.3%), than on Thursdays (18%), than on Fridays (16.3%). There were more injuries in the mornings than in the afternoons for every day of the working week.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports
- 87% percent of injuries and illnesses occurred on Monday through Friday, except in the leisure and hospitality sector, where 27% of injuries and illnesses occurred during the weekend.
- The eight-hour period from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. accounted for 65% of the day away from work cases reported in 2006. The 4:00 p.m. to midnight time period accounted for 20% of the cases.
- Workers on the job from two to four hours before the incident incurred the highest number of injuries and illnesses (248,980 or 26% ). Employees on the job for more than eight hours accounted for 12% of cases.
- More injuries occur at the end of the night shift, at the 2nd part of the shift block, and in the summer. Accident rates are lower on weekends, especially on Sundays.
So what does this information mean for Minnesota workers compensation claims? Unfortunately, not much other than if you have a work injury make sure to report it to your employer immediately. If an injury occurs at the end of your shift, make sure to report it to your supervisor and seek medical treatment.
If you have any question feel free to contact me at my website.
Powered by Max Banner Ads
