Tread lightly and don't get too confident, winter is officially here and sidewalks are slippery. About 1 million people take a tumble every year and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 20,000 people die annually due to fall-related injuries.
Additionally, falls account for approximately 15 percent of job-site accidents, adding up to almost 15 percent of all workers' compensation costs.
Additionally, falls account for approximately 15 percent of job-site accidents, adding up to almost 15 percent of all workers' compensation costs.
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