We'll start by saying that work injuries have different variants, which range from mild, intermediate, to the most serious, and among all of them repetitive work injuries, which as their name indicates are caused by constantly developing the same activities.
This type of injury originates when the worker performs a group of continuous movements during their work day affecting parts of the body such as: bones, muscles, nerves and joints, which cause muscle fatigue, overload, stress or pain over time, generating an important injury in the long run.
According to the stipulations of the United States Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, this type of personal injury is among the most common, causing occupational health problems throughout the country and representing workers' compensation expenses that amount to more than 20 million dollars per year.
That is why it is important to let you know that you can take legal action to request the economic benefit of compensation for repetitive work injuries if you wish. By reaching out to Conexión Legal, you can request free legal advice from a labor attorney, who in addition to representing you before the court, will help you understand how to act and in what way you can obtain fair compensation in this type of situation.
In this article, we will help you identify if you are in one of the work sectors most prone to your workers being victims of this type of discomfort, as well as knowing which of them are the most common, and thus try to identify your case in an easier way.At Conexión Legal we have labor attorneys who speak Spanish ready to advise you in case you need it; contact us through WhatsApp or Schedule your Consultation to learn about the alternatives.
What Types of Jobs are Most Prone to Generate These Injuries?
There are types of work more prone to causing this type of discomfort to workers than others, such as:
- Construction.
- Cooking.
- Cleaning.
- Assembly line production.
- Office work.
Among others; however, regardless of the nature of the work you do, if it involves performing movements constantly, you are prone to developing some type of repetitive work injury.
On the other hand, there are several risk factors to consider, such as:
- Maintaining the same posture.
- The amount of force applied.
- Work cycles.
- Limited rest periods.
What are the most common discomforts from repetitive work injuries?
Among the types of discomforts most commonly presented by a victim of repetitive work injuries whether in an industrial setting or in an office are:
- Back pain
- Herniated discs in the spine
- Carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Bursitis.
- Epicondylitis.
- Tendinitis.
- Stress fractures.
- Osgood-Schlatter disease.
- Patellofemoral syndrome.
- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome.
How Can I Prevent a Repetitive Work Injury?
Without a doubt, prevention is the best option for any type of accident or long-term damage, and of course there are measures that can help us prevent, but not completely eliminate this type of ailments, such as:
- Analyze the ergonomic design of the workplace.
- Perform activities avoiding uncomfortable body and body part postures.
- Avoid prolonged exertion.
- Reduce the energy and force used for certain tasks.
- Use the appropriate tools for the type of work.
- Use the necessary equipment applicable to the activity.
- Schedule tasks requiring continuous force for no more than 30 seconds.
- Attend periodic medical evaluations.
- Establish rest breaks during the work day
If you identify any type of repetitive work injury and wish to take legal action, at Conexión Legal we offer you the free support you need as well as representation by a repetitive work attorney, who can guide you and seek the best possible benefit for you.
All you have to do is call 1800 201 1220 or contact us via WhatsApp and tell us about your case. Remember that you need transparent and reliable legal representation, just like the one we can offer you at Conexión Legal.
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