5 Common Types Of Workplace Injuries

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The skills and duties of jobs across the country vary greatly, but nearly every workplace presents hazards that could result in workplace injuries. If you or a loved one suffers an injury as a result of the conditions in your workplace, you could seek compensation for medical bills and lost wages by working with personal injury attorneys on your case. Know these common types of workplace injuries so that you can seek compensation quickly if you are ever injured.

 

  1. Slips, Trips, and Falls: These types of injuries make up about one-third of all personal injuries that occur in the workplace. When an employee slips, trips, or falls, they risk injuring their head or back, breaking bones, getting cuts or lacerations, and pulling muscles. These incidents can happen if there are wet surfaces, loose rugs or mats, or tripping hazards.
  2. Vehicle Accidents: More than 37,000 U.S. residents die in road crashes every year, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel. Within the workplace, vehicle-related accidents can occur when the operators are injured or injure a pedestrian. Workers who do not operate machinery can be injured when they’re in a traffic zone or work zone.
  3. Moving Machinery: Heavy machinery is a major hazard for workers. There have been countless workplace accidents involving machinery over the years that result in crushed arms and hands, severed fingers, and blindness. These incidents occur when body parts get stuck in a machine’s moving parts or struck by the parts. Often, these accidents happen because there were no protective guards on the machine or clear signage about the machines.
  4. Fires and Explosions: Risk factors like faulty gas lines, improperly stored combustible materials, open flames, and poor pipefitting can result in unexpected fires and explosions in the workplace. The injuries sustained in these incidents are often severe, including burns, disfigurement, and damage to the respiratory system.
  5. Overexertion and Repetitive Stress: This category of workplace injuries is typically much less ever than explosions or machine accidents, but they are typically the most costly. Injuries can include chronic back pain and musculoskeletal disorders.

 

If you’re seeking compensation from a workplace injury, contact the personal injury lawyers at Mayor Law today.