Summary: Electricians, assembly line workers, carpenters, mechanics, and computer data entry operators are exposed to higher risk of eye injuries at work. Every year, more than 800,000 people suffer work-related eye injuries in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly reported injuries to the knee. Sometimes referred to as a sprain, this is a painful injury that often requires surgery to correct. If you are suffering from knee pain due to an accident at work, the cause could be an ACL tear.
Missouri workers who spend a good part of their day on their feet are at risk of injuring their ankle and its joint. This may cause ankle pain, swelling, and bruising and may make walking difficult. In some instances, the injury is so severe that the only way to restore function is with ankle joint replacement surgery.
Repetitive motion injuries are a very common type of work-related injury and may also be called a repetitive stress injury. They are caused by placing too much stress on a joint due to overuse or repetitive motion. If the continued overuse pulls on tendons and muscles that surround the joint, the area can become inflamed and irritated.
Workers can suffer a variety of injuries. While some are minor, others are serious & require therapy. Among the most serious types of injuries a worker can suffer are brain injuries. Even a minor brain injury can have disabling effects, and may leave the patient incapable of returning to work.
Hernias are a common workplace injury among worker who perform physically strenuous tasks such as heavy lifting.
Workers who suffer a humerus fracture often require extended time off work for recovery. Speak with a St. Louis work injury lawyer to ensure you get your benefits.
Each year, nearly 30 million people in the U.S. are exposed to hazardous noise levels at their workplace.
Back injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal disorders and are also the most expensive.
The construction industry has been cited as one of the most hazardous industries to work in.
Spondylolysis may develop because of sudden trauma, repetitive motion, or regular stress on the spine.
If you have developed a heart disorder, which you believe is the result workplace conditions, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.
If you have suffered a stress fracture injury at work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.
When we think of work-related injuries, we often think of serious injuries such as slips and falls, machinery-related accidents, or injuries due to a hazardous work environment. Not much attention is paid to repetitive stress injuries, although they are one of the most common reasons for workers’ compensation benefits.
According to the National Safety Council, workers who suffer cuts and lacerations in the workplace get an average of 10 days of job restriction after the injury.
In addition to heights that roofers are expected to work at, there are other dangers they are exposed to. According to a report published by Dr. Sang Choi in the Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research, roofers are exposed to six times more risks of suffering a fatal on-the-job accident than workers in other professions.
Many teens have an afterschool job to earn extra pocket money, meet new people, and become more independent.
Construction sites are notorious for work-related injuries. If you are a construction worker who has suffered a TBI, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. One in every four deaths is caused by heart disease. A recent study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, published in the Journal of American Medicine, revealed that women who work in rotating night shifts for more than 10 years are at a 15-18 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease compared to women who did not work in rotating night shifts. (Learn more – The Hazards of Working Shifts)
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