Workplace injuries happen at an alarming frequency. There are approximately 12,900 work injuries per day or 7 million work injuries per year. In the majority of cases, the injured person has to miss work, work under restricted conditions due to their injury, or change jobs as a result of the injury. Workers’ compensation helps injured workers pay for their medical care and make up a percentage of lost income. Need Legal Advice can help you connect with a lawyer regarding your workers’ comp case.

There are many ways to get injured at work, but here are the most common workers’ comp injuries.

1. Sprains

A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments. The most common location for a sprain is in your ankle. According to the Mayo Clinic, the initial treatment of a sprain includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation. While mild sprains can be successfully treated at home in most cases, severe sprains sometimes require surgery.

2. Strains

When a muscle or tendon becomes torn or stretched it causes a strain. A strained tendon or muscle can impact your mobility similarly to sprains.

3. Lacerations

A laceration is the medical term for a cost that affects the soft tissues including skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and so on. A laceration can lead to severe bleeding and infections if not treated properly.

4. Contusions

Also known as a bruise, severe contusions can impact your muscles, ligaments, or tendons.

5. Punctures

A puncture wound is brought on by the piercing of the skin by a sharp or pointy object. Even if a puncture wound doesn’t bleed a lot, it can get infected and cause severe complications.

How to Avoid These Common Injuries

Workplace injuries are painful and inconvenient, not to mention make it difficult for you to do your job and earn income. There are some safety precautions you can take to avoid these common workplace injuries including:

Taking required breaks

Without breaks, you can end up injuring yourself from being too tired or lethargic. Eating a proper meal and taking a break can help you stay alert and focused on the task at hand.

Wearing personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment was created for a reason. While they may be uncomfortable to wear, they play a key role in helping you avoid injury.

Attending and absorbing safety training courses

Safety training videos or sessions can be boring, but it’s vital that you absorb the advice in these videos. Ignoring or forgetting the advice in these videos could lead to injury.

Disposing of hazardous materials

Always dispose of hazardous materials as advised to avoid injury.
Causes of Workplace Injuries

There are many causes of workplace injuries, but the following are the most common.

* Equipment entanglements
* Electric shocks
* Falls
* Transportation accidents
* Overexertion
* Repetitive motion strain
* Toxic exposure
* Workplace violence
* Falling or flying objects
* Slip and fall

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