Study Finds Correlation Between Birth Injury and Mental Health Risk in Adolescents
A recent study coming out of Sweden’s Public Library of Science found that children who were diagnosed with brachial plexus birth injuries have an increased risk of developing mental health issues as a teen. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden analyzed data on 600,000 Swedish teens, finding that 1,600 with brachial plexus palsy used anti-depressants…
Read MoreWhy Oil Field Workers Suffer So Many Truck Accidents
Most truck drivers are required by federal law to get enough sleep and rest. The oil field industry, however, is exempted from parts of the federal laws on driving and fatigue, administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The exemptions were created in the 1960s at the request of the oil and gas…
Read MoreToxic Fumes Pose a Serious Threat to Oil and Gas Workers
The oil and gas industry is hard on its workforce. Yes, it helps keep our economy running – but it poses a lot of dangers to its workers. Among the most serious is toxic chemical exposure: not only can corrosive materials lead to serious burns, but inhaling the fumes can lead to a lot of…
Read MoreDeadly North Dakota Accident Kills One Man and Three Horses
The Dickinson Press reported in January of 2018 about a tragic accident near Ypsilanti. The report included the disclosure by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department that a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix was going west on County Road 38. Three horses were standing in the highway. The driver, later identified as 24-year-old Cruz Schumacher of Jamestown,…
Read MoreHow Safe is Your Sunroof?
Sunroofs are panels on the roof of your vehicle—car, truck, or SUV—that slide open for light and airflow. The panel opens completely to allow for an open window on the roof, but is non-removable. Moonroofs are similar, but typically only tilt open to allow in air. As spring approaches in North Dakota and it finally…
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries and Their Effects on the Body
Every injury sustained in an accident is a serious injury to that person. But a spinal cord injury (SCI) is often categorized as catastrophic, making it one of the most serious injuries there are. Many SCIs result in paraplegia, an inability to move the lower part of the body. Some result in quadriplegia, the inability…
Read MoreStaying Safe Out in the Field: The Most Common Oilfield Injuries and Accidents
The North Dakota oil fields, especially the Bakken formation, have provided our people with jobs and security for well over a decade. Our workers are strong and dedicated, and we appreciate all the hard work they do for our state. But when safety takes a back seat to meeting high quotas, employees can get hurt.…
Read MoreTrucking Companies Using Virtual Reality to Improve Safety
Trucking companies like UPS and Linde North America have started using virtual reality (VR) as part of their safety training to prepare new drivers for the dangers they might experience out on the road. This is just one part of the revamping of driver training to take advantage of new technologies, and attract a new…
Read MoreIs My Auto Mechanic Liable for a Crashed Caused by Negligent Repair Work?
When you drop your car at the mechanic’s garage, you are placing your trust in the employees to do a thorough job, and to repair your vehicle so that it works properly and is safe to drive. But what happens when a mechanic is negligent and fails to make the proper repairs, or uses shoddy…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Does Not Have a Burn Injury Center – But We Should
Burn injuries are unique, in that they can cause severe physical and psychological trauma to the victim. When a person suffers a severe burn, even after the wound has healed, there is almost always a terrible scar that disfigures the skin. During the healing process, the affected area can suffer from a limited range of…
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