What Are Common Job Injuries?

Injuries on the job are a problem all workers and employers would like to avoid. However, especially in jobs that involve strenuous physical labor or machines, some injuries every once in a while are unavoidable. Employers are required to implement specific safety training, equipment, and other precautions to help prevent these injuries and reduce their costs related to workers' compensation. Below are a few common workplace injuries that can result in workers' compensation claims.

• Slips/Falls – This is one of the most common types of injuries in many situations including the workplace. Slippery floors, improper lifting, and inadequate footwear can all contribute to slips and falls.
• Vehicle/Machine Accidents – Whenever workers interact with large machines like forklifts, presses, and even small machines like power tools, there is the potential for injury. Wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety guidelines are the best ways to prevent injury with machines and vehicles.
• Repetitive Stress/Motion Injuries – These injuries occur due to repeated motion or stress on a certain body part over time. The most common examples are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from typing and back injuries from repetitive lifting.
• Occupational Diseases – These conditions are caused by exposure to chemicals or other disease-causing agents in the workplace. For example, many who have worked regularly with asbestos over the years have since contracted mesothelioma, a dangerous form of cancer.

Each of these workplace injuries, if sufficiently documented, can entitle the injured worker to workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma and many other states. However, some employers are reluctant to pay workers' compensation or claims are denied by the employer's workers' compensation insurance company. If your claim has been denied, you may need to hire an experienced workers' compensation lawyer to achieve a successful result.

If you or a loved one has been injured on the job and your Oklahoma workers' compensation claim has been denied or delayed, please contact the Oklahoma workers' compensation lawyers of Stipe Injury Law for a complimentary evaluation of your case.