Category Archives: Maintenance Worker Injury
Most Common Injuries Among Maryland Maintenance and Repair Workers
Maintenance and repair workers in Maryland are often tasked with a wide range of job duties, which can mean that these types of workers are exposed to various kinds of injury risks. As the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) explains, maintenance and repair workers are often expected to have some of the expertise… Read More »
Top Causes of Maintenance and Repair Worker Injuries
Maintenance and repair workers are grouped together in the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) “occupational outlook handbook,” which provides details about various professions within a range of industries, including common work duties, pay scales, work environment, hazards, and more. Generally speaking, the BLS reports that maintenance and repair workers “fix and maintain machines,… Read More »
Injury Risks for Maintenance Workers
Maintenance workers are employed by a very wide range of businesses in Maryland and in many different industries. In some cases, maintenance workers are hired to perform general maintenance work, while others are hired to perform specific kinds of maintenance jobs. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), maintenance and repair workers… Read More »
What Maintenance Workers Need To File A Maryland Workers’ Comp Claim
Maintenance workers function in a physically demanding environment as they handle upkeep and repairs on plumbing, HVAC, electrical, security, and other building systems. Injuries are common, at times so severe that you require medical care and cannot work. With some cases of workplace injuries, an employee will have no trouble getting workers’ compensation injuries…. Read More »
Why Are Maryland Maintenance Workers At High Risk Of Amputation?
Amputations are fortunately a rare form of workplace injuries for Maryland maintenance workers, accounting for just over 6,700 per year according to nationwide data compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Of course, the fact that they are uncommon does not make the implications any less tragic for employees who suffer amputation… Read More »
Safety Tips For Maryland Maintenance Workers Can Reduce Accidents
Maryland maintenance workers function in a highly dangerous environment, as the workplace is constantly in flux and employees are surrounded by hazardous tools, machinery, and building systems. It is not surprising that accidents are common, so it is reassuring to know that the Maryland workers’ compensation system pays benefits to qualifying maintenance workers. You… Read More »
