3 Common Reasons Employees Are Injured on the Job Through No Fault of Their Own

When employers step into the role of business owners, they take on the responsibility of ensuring the workplace they have for their employees is a safe one. However, all too often, employees end up injured and having to file an accident claim. Once this claim has been filed, it is not uncommon for workers compensation insurers to step in and handle the case, which often involves a lot of pointing fingers and blame as a means to avoid responsibility for the employee's injury. While the reasons for workplace injuries can vary according to place and industry, there are a handful of common reasons employees are injured through no fault of their own.

Injuries Caused by Poorly Maintained Equipment

Some workplaces are filled with an array of different types of machinery and equipment. From sewing machines in sewing factories to conveyor systems in a warehouse, it is imperative that this equipment be properly maintained for a lot of reasons, even for safety. There are many new workers compensation claims every day that are relative to injuries caused by poor functioning equipment in the workplace. If there is a piece of equipment that makes it hard for you to do your job safely, you could be at risk of an injury. 

Injuries Caused by Poor Lighting

Low or dim lighting in some areas could easily lead to a workplace injury. For example, if you are working around pallet racking and you cannot see well enough to maintain visibility of the racks, you could accidentally bump your head. Likewise, if there is an area where there is not enough light, you would not be able to properly see an object on the floor and avoid tripping over it. Even though business owners may neglect the importance of good lighting, if you are injured as a direct result of poor lighting, you should never be help accountable. 

Injuries Caused by Unsafe Working Conditions

Business owners have a responsibility to ensure the building itself is safe for employees to work in. If you work in a building that has no climate control, you could be at risk of sustaining injury relative to heat exhaustion. If you work in a building that has a leaky roof, you could be in danger of slipping on the wet floor and falling.

These are just a few examples of work conditions that would be considered unsafe and could lead to an injury that is completely not your fault. Talk to a workers compensation attorney if one of the above applies to you and get help building your case. 

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