When it comes to worker injuries, the retail trade saw the second most injuries and illnesses from 2019-2021, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
In addition, retailers saw the largest increase in cases of injuries and illnesses from 2020-2021 among nearly all industries, BLS data shows. In 2020, there were some 341,100 incidents, while 2021 saw 404,700.
Previous reviews of workers' comp claims data by AmTrust Financial have shown that when it comes to types of retailers and locations in stores that have the highest
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Steve Hallo
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