Most Common Types of Workplace Injuries

All places of work have a responsibility to keep their employees safe. However, it’s not impossible for a workplace injury to occur. Even if a business spends a great deal of time making sure they’re maintaining a safe work environment, you never know when an accident might happen.

That’s why it’s so important for both workers and their employers to have an understanding of workplace safety best practices. One part of that is to know what types of workplace injuries are most common, so that preventative measures can be taken to foster a safe working environment. In today’s blog, we’ll be covering some of the most common workplace injuries, how they happen, and what to do after. 

Slip and Fall

As we’ve covered on our blog in the past, slip and fall injuries can be a common occurrence in places of business. Slip and fall accidents can happen to employees too, not just customers. Uneven walking surfaces, wet floors, and walkways cluttered with stray items can all be common ways that a slip and fall accident happens. This can result in severe back pain, as well as aches and strains in other areas.

Falling Objects

Depending on the workplace environment, employees may have to be cautious of falling objects above them. For example, construction sites typically have objects being transported around at high altitudes, which can sometimes fall onto unsuspecting workers below. Working at a big box retail store where objects are placed high up in storage, it’s possible that loose objects could fall and hit an employee. This often results in an injury to the head, such as a concussion.

Muscle Sprains

One of the most common forms of workplace injuries include muscle sprains and strains. These injuries happen frequently in work environments that require employees to engage in repetitive movements, as well as lifting heavy objects. After lifting heavy objects all day, some employees eventually develop a muscle sprain somewhere in their body, typically in their back or shoulders.

Machinery

Any workplace that includes heavy machinery has an opportunity for workplace injury to occur. If employees aren’t properly trained on how to operate the machinery safely, disastrous injuries can occur. Even if all proper safety procedures are being followed, it’s still possible for severe injuries to occur, such as a fracture or broken bone. In addition, the business that owns the machinery should ensure that maintenance is being done at regular intervals to keep employees safe.

Every employee should feel that their workplace is going above and beyond to maintain a safe work environment. However, workplace accidents that lead to injury can still occur. If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident, call 1-800-411-PAIN. If you’ve been involved in an accident, the guidance from a personal injury attorney could help navigate the aftermath. It is helpful to have legal and medical experts on your side. The experts at 1-800-411-PAIN can help explain your options, fight for the compensation you deserve, and guide you through a swift recovery.

If you or a loved person has been injured in an accident, call 1-800-411-PAIN today. Our legal professionals can help you navigate the tricky process of filing an insurance claim. Our medical professionals are here to provide you with the treatment you need. Remember, after 911, call 411.