Know that a hemicorporectomy could happen to you
If you haven't yet heard of a hemicorporectomy, then you're not alone. One Montana man hadn't heard of one either until a tragic 2019 workplace accident resulted in a life-saving operation to amputate the lower half of his body. While this young man survived, many...
What kind of treatments do people with brain injuries need?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most debilitating a person can experience. TBIs are completely different from person to person. The extent of the injury, pre-existing medical conditions and the part of the brain affected will all impact what symptoms...
Many workplace injuries could be avoided: Here’s how
Each year the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) compiles data on fatal workplace accidents. The number of fatal work injuries has climbed over the last 10 years. In 2019, there were 5,333 recorded work-related deaths, which was more than any other year since 2007. In...
Machines can cause job loss and limb loss
In 1911 the American philosopher Elbert Hubbard wrote, “One man can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.” Over a century later, his words ring true. Machines are taking over our workplaces in ways he could never have...
A workplace brain injury does not require an accident
When people talk about a catastrophic brain injury in the workplace, they usually mean one occurring due to a blow to the head. It could be due to a fall, a vehicle crash or being hit by flying debris. However, there is another way that is far less violent but just as...
Are workers pressured to take risks with their safety?
Workers often know when they’re taking risks on the job. In some cases, even if the workers don’t really grasp the risks, the supervisors who put them in those positions do understand the danger. But, if it’s clear that a worker could suffer a serious injury or pass...
Caught-between incidents on the job can lead to spinal injury
Your spine serves two important roles. It both supports your body weight and protects your spinal cord. Sadly, workers can experience accidents on the job that injure or even sever their spinal cords. Falls and traumatic, penetrating injuries can cause massive damage...
Can you go back to work with a traumatic brain injury?
One of the major questions people ask after a traumatic brain injury is if they’ll be able to return to work. The answer is dependent on many factors, such as how the individual was hurt or if they’ve been able to fully recover. For those who have suffered moderate...
What are the 3 most dangerous professions in the U.S.?
U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data from 2018 shows that 5,250 workers died that year. At least 2,000 of those died in transportation accidents. Another 786 of them lost their lives in incidents involving contact with equipment or objects, a...
Do not overlook the psychological effects of losing a limb
If you lose a limb in a workplace accident, the consequences could be far worse than you realize. Most people only think about the physical or financial effects. Losing a limb will make mobility more difficult. It will prevent you from carrying out specific tasks. You...
