If you work in an office, chances are you rarely worry about sustaining a personal injury while on the job. But for people with occupations that require them to be put in harm’s way, it’s a very real possibility. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2018. Below are four industries with a high incidence of workplace injuries.

High-Risk Workplaces Where Injuries Are Common

1. Construction

Construction sites are dangerous places, and nearly 6.5 million Americans work at them each day. Potential hazards include falls from heights, scaffold collapse, electric shock, and personal injury due to repetitive motions and lifting heavy objects. In addition to construction site workers, this area of employment also includes plumbers, electricians, and general laborers.

2. Forestry

Logging is one of the most hazardous occupations in the United States. In 2018, the fatality rate was 97.6 people for every 100,00 workers, and a total of 1,040 nonfatal injuries were reported. The biggest threats to loggers are being struck by falling objects and coming into contact with dangerous equipment. 

3. Fishing

Commercial fishermen also put themselves at great risk when they go to work. The fatality rate for this job is 29 times higher than the national average. These workers spend long hours at sea carrying out physically taxing tasks and are most frequently injured as a result of boat incidents and falls from boats.

4. Transportation 

From truckers and transport workers to shelf stockers and movers, workers in the transportation industry are at high risk of workplace injury. In fact, transportation jobs had the most injuries of any occupation in 2018, with an incidence rate of 193.7 per 10,000 full-time workers. While many of the injuries occur as a result of accidents while on the road, movers and shelf stockers are frequently harmed by body strains as a result of heavy lifting.

If you’ve been injured while on the job, contact Stow Garvin & Glenn in Gainesville, GA. For more than half a century, the seasoned attorneys at this law firm have fought for the rights of injured and disabled workers throughout Georgia, getting them the compensation they deserve. Visit their website or call (770) 534-5265 for more information on their practice areas.