ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is reporting a slight drop in workplace injury and illness in the state last year.
Spokesman James Honerman said their annual survey of about 3,900 establishments showed a decrease of almost 3,000 injuries and illnesses in 2021 compared to 2020. She said these survey results are a good reminder about how important it is for workplaces to focus attention each day on safety and health programs that ensure more workers go home safe and healthy each night.
Honerman said COVID-19 cases accounted for most of the decline.
There were 11,300 respiratory illnesses last year and 14,300 COVID-19 cases in 2020.
