Workplace accidents can be caused by a limitless number of factors, but there are some general categories of workplace injuries that can be defined. Here are some of the most common causes of workplace injuries:
Defective equipment
Workers can be injured by using equipment that is defective in its design, manufacturing, assembly or repair. A defective piece of equipment can be anything from the complex workings of a bulldozer to something as simple as a metal ladder.
Hazardous Materials
Some employees are exposed to toxic substances in their workplace. If your work involves hazardous materials, you have a right to appropriate safety gear and equipment to protect yourself and minimize your exposure.
Motor vehicle accidents
Workplace motor vehicle accidents can be the result of reckless or negligent driving or malfunctioning equipment.
Inadequate training
An employee who has not been properly trained to do their job is a danger to both themselves and to other workers. Employers have a responsibility to train their employees in safe work practices.
Falls
Falls in the workplace can occur either from standing or from a height. A fall from standing is the “trip and fall” type accident where, for example, a worker trips over a tool that has been left lying on the floor. A fall from a height occurs when an employee falls from a ladder, scaffolding or some other apparatus that has them elevated from the ground.
Struck by a falling object
Injuries caused by falling objects occur most frequently in workplaces where overhead storage is being utilized or equipment is used to lift and carry objects.
Lifting injuries
Improperly lifting a heavy object can lead to serious back and muscle strain or sprain.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal assistance. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
