Workplace Accidents
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industry employers reported a little over 3 million workplace accidents and illnesses for the year of 2013. This meant that out of 100 workers in the private sector, 3.3 experienced an occupational injury or illness.
The news is even worse for public workers. The rate of injuries and illnesses on the job among state and local government workers combined accounted for 5.2 cases for every 100 full time workers for the same year.
Workplace Accident Causes
The Department of Labor put out a report on nonfatal occupational injuries which resulted in workers needing to take days off and cited the most common causes of all injuries sustained in workplace accidents for the year 2013, which were:
- Overexertion and bodily reaction
- Falls, slips, or trips
- Contact with object or equipment
- Transportation incidents
- Violence and other injuries caused by a person or animal
Musculoskeletal Workplace Accidents
Musculoskeletal disorders – such as strains, pulls, or sprains that result from repetitive motion – continue to be a common workplace injury for private sector and public workers. These types of injuries can result in weeks away from work, possibly with no pay, as well as medical bills. The professions most likely to sustain musculoskeletal injuries on the job include transportation and warehouse workers, health care workers, social assistance workers, construction workers, and those who work in the arts, entertainment, and recreation industries.
So what is the average employee supposed to do when they suffer an on the job injury and can’t turn to their employer? Our firm deals with all types of workplace accidents.
An employer may be responsible for a workplace accident that compromises an employee’s ability to work for them, such as:
Oilfield Accidents
Oilfield accidents can be devastating and result in broken limbs, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, and damage to the spine, neck, and/or brain. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates about 120 workplace fatalities in the oil and gas industry each year, with thousands more suffering injuries.
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Industrial Accidents
Industrial jobs can be very dangerous given the heavy equipment and dangerous conditions they involve. Industrial accidents often occur in or around powered industrial trucks, also known as lift trucks or forklifts. They can also happen when employers fail to follow code and proper safety procedures.
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Construction Accidents
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 88 workers in the United States are killed every week while working in construction, or about 12 per day. This doesn’t count the numerous other injuries that can occur when building or renovating a commercial, residential, or industrial structure. The most common ways construction workers are injured on the job are falls, being struck by an object, contact with electricity, and when they are caught in between hard surfaces.
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Workplace Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a workplace accident, contact us as soon as possible to discuss your case and learn your rights with no cost to you.
