No matter what type of job you have, there is always a risk of being injured. Here are some of the most common causes of injuries in the workplace.

1. Most Common
Causes of
Work Injuries

2. MOTOR
VEHICLE
ACCIDENTS
Workers who make
deliveries, operate
warehouse vehicles,
and drive on the
worksite are at the
highest risk.

3. SLIP AND
FALLS
Wet or icy floors
Unstable walking
surfaces
Poor lighting/visibility
Loose debris
Slip and falls are usually
caused by:

4. STRUCK
BY
MOVING
OBJECTS
Fractures
Traumatic brain injury
Internal bleeding
Being hit by falling boxes or
machinery can cause serious
injuries, including:

5. OVEREXERTION
Pulled or torn
muscles,
tendons, and
ligaments
Chronic joint
pain
Back pain
Overexertion usually
causes injuries that
develop over time
including:

6. ELECTROCUTION
Serious burns
Nerve damage
Internal organ
damage
Electrocution can
be caused by
faulty outlets,
exposed wires,
and power lines.
Potential injuries
include:

7. REPETITIVE
MOTION
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Tendinitis
Any movement that you repeat
for several months or years, like
typing or working on an
assembly line, can cause:

8. ENTANGLEMENT
Cuts or gashes
Fractures
Loss of limb
Gears and other parts of
heavy machinery can catch
loose clothing or hair leading
to serious injury or death.
Common injuries include:

9. At Johnson & Biscone, we fight for our clients to get
them the compensation they deserve.
Injured on the
Job?

10. Call us today at 405-232-6490
to schedule a free
consultation.