Types of Workplace Accidents
Common Work Accidents in Kentucky
When you think of workplace accidents, you might envision someone slipping and falling from a ladder or a construction site mishap. Yet, even the most seemingly innocuous acts can lead to injury—take carpal tunnel syndrome, for example, which can develop simply from too much computer use.
Fortunately, there are numerous job-related injuries covered by workers’ compensation in Kentucky, including occupational illnesses and injuries that develop over time. Read on to learn more about the types of workplace accidents and how an attorney can help you receive compensation if you’ve been injured.
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Common Types of Accidents
Accidents can happen in any workplace. Though some industries are inherently dangerous, such as construction, healthcare, emergency services, warehouse, and industrial work, even office employees and people who work from home can get hurt on the job.
The most common ways people hurt themselves while working are:
- Construction accidents: Construction sites are full of potential hazards, such as heavy machinery, unstable infrastructure, and many different contractors and their crews attempting to maneuver around a single confined area. Even with safety measures in place, accidents still occur all the time.
- Industrial accidents: Industrial accidents can be commonplace, such as a neck injury or slip and fall, but they are sometimes disastrous. Common industrial accidents include chemical burns, severed or crushed limbs, toxic smoke or fume inhalation, and explosion injuries.
- Machinery accidents: Even when operated correctly, heavy machinery can be very dangerous. Accidents can be triggered by anything from a manufacturing defect that causes a machine to malfunction to improper employee training.
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Common Types of Injuries
Some of the most common types of work-related injuries are:
- Brain injuries (TBI)
- Catastrophic injuries
- Muscle strains
- Cuts and lacerations
- Fractured Bones & Dislocated Joints
- Spinal Injuries
- Ligament & Tendon Damage
It should be noted that workers’ comp benefits cover more than accident injuries. You can also file for workers’ compensation benefits if you develop an injury or illness over a long period of time.
