Workers’ Compensation Injury List

At Laguna Law Firm, we specialize in helping injured workers secure the compensation they deserve. Understanding the types of injuries covered under workers’ compensation is crucial for protecting your rights. Below is a list of common work-related injuries that we handle:

1. Office Injuries

• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis
• Ergonomic Injuries:
  • Back Pain
  • Neck Strain
  • Eye Strain
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Fractures or Sprains
  • Head Injuries

2. Construction Site Injuries

• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Fractures and Broken Bones
  • Amputations
  • Crush Injuries
• Falls from Heights:
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Head Injuries
• Exposure to Hazardous Substances:
  • Respiratory Diseases
  • Chemical Burns
• Electrical Injuries:
  • Burns
  • Cardiac Arrest

3. Repetitive Motion Injuries

• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Tendonitis
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Trigger Finger

4. Roofing Injuries

• Falls from Heights:
  • Fractures and Broken Bones
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• Heat-Related Injuries:
  • Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke
  • Dehydration
• Lacerations and Puncture Wounds:
  • Cuts and Lacerations
  • Puncture Wounds
• Overexertion Injuries:
  • Muscle Strains
  • Back Injuries

5. Warehouse Injuries

• Overexertion Injuries:
  • Back Strains
  • Muscle Strains
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Fractures or Sprains
  • Head Injuries
• Forklift Accidents:
  • Crush Injuries
  • Amputations
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

6. Healthcare Worker Injuries

• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back Injuries
  • Shoulder Injuries
• Needlestick Injuries:
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
• Infectious Disease Exposure:
  • Respiratory Infections
  • Skin Conditions
• Violence-Related Injuries:
  • Bruises and Lacerations
  • Fractures

7. Manufacturing Injuries

• Machinery-Related Injuries:
  • Amputations
  • Crush Injuries
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Chemical Exposure:
  • Respiratory Issues
  • Skin Burns
• Pérdida auditiva:
  • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

8. Delivery Driver Injuries

• Auto Accidents:
  • Whiplash
  • Fractures and Broken Bones
• Muscle Strains:
  • Back Injuries
  • Knee Injuries
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Shoulder Strain
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Ankle Sprains or Fractures
  • Knee Injuries

9. Hospitality Worker Injuries

• Overexertion Injuries:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains
  • Muscle Strains
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Fractures or Sprains
  • Head Injuries
• Burns and Cuts:
  • Thermal Burns
  • Lacerations
• Chemical Exposure:
  • Skin and Eye Irritation
  • Respiratory Issues

10. Food Service Worker Injuries

• Cortes y laceraciones:
  • Knife Injuries
  • Lacerations
• Quemaduras:
  • Thermal Burns
  • Scalds
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Sprains and Fractures
  • Head Injuries
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tendonitis

11. Retail Worker Injuries

• Musculoskeletal Injuries:
  • Back Strains
  • Shoulder and Neck Strains
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Fractures or Sprains
  • Head Injuries
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Violence-Related Injuries:
  • Bruises and Fractures
  • Lesiones psicológicas

12. Agricultural Worker Injuries

• Heat-Related Illnesses:
  • Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke
  • Dehydration
• Machinery-Related Injuries:
  • Amputations
  • Crush Injuries
• Chemical Exposure:
  • Respiratory Issues
  • Skin Conditions
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis
  • Back Injuries

13. Public Safety Worker Injuries (Police, Firefighters, EMTs)

• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Fractures and Sprains
  • Burns
• Exposure to Hazardous Substances:
  • Respiratory Issues
  • Chemical Burns
• Violence-Related Injuries:
  • Bruises, Lacerations, and Fractures
  • Gunshot or Stab Wounds
• Psychological Injuries:
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

14. Laboratory Worker Injuries

• Chemical Exposure:
  • Chemical Burns
  • Respiratory Issues
• Needlestick and Sharps Injuries:
  • Needlestick Injuries
  • Lacerations
• Biological Exposure:
  • Infections
• Radiation Exposure:
  • Radiation Burns
  • Long-Term Cancer Risk

15. Equestrian Worker Injuries

• Animal-Related Injuries:
  • Kicks and Bites
  • Falls
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains
  • Lesiones por estrés repetitivo
• Crush Injuries:
  • Fractures and Contusions
• Respiratory Issues:
  • Allergic Reactions

16. Logging and Forestry Worker Injuries

• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Crush Injuries
  • Amputations
• Falls from Heights:
  • Fractures and Head Injuries
• Exposure to Environmental Hazards:
  • Heat-Related Illnesses
  • Insect Bites and Stings
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains

17. Tattoo Artist and Body Piercing Worker Injuries

• Needlestick and Sharps Injuries:
  • Needlestick Injuries
  • Lacerations
• Chemical Exposure:
  • Skin and Respiratory Irritation
  • Allergic Reactions
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Neck Strain

18. Fisheries and Aquaculture Worker Injuries

• Drowning and Water-Related Injuries:
  • Drowning Incidents
  • Hypothermia
• Equipment-Related Injuries:
  • Crush Injuries
  • Lacerations
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains
  • Lesiones por estrés repetitivo
• Exposure to Biological Hazards:
  • Infections

19. Mining Worker Injuries

• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Fractures and Crush Injuries: From cave-ins, collapses, or being struck by falling rocks or equipment.
  • Amputations: Resulting from accidents with mining machinery, such as conveyors or drills.
• Respiratory Issues:
  • Pneumoconiosis (Black Lung Disease): Caused by long-term inhalation of coal dust.
  • Silicosis: From inhaling silica dust, particularly in underground mining operations.
• Pérdida auditiva:
  • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Due to constant exposure to loud machinery, explosions, and drilling.
• Chemical Exposure:
  • Toxic Fume Inhalation: From exposure to hazardous gases like methane or carbon monoxide in underground mines.

20. Postal Worker Injuries

• Overexertion Injuries:
  • Back Strains: From lifting heavy mailbags, parcels, or packages during sorting and delivery.
  • Shoulder and Knee Strains: Resulting from carrying heavy loads or prolonged walking on delivery routes.
• Dog Bites:
  • Bites and Lacerations: A common risk for postal workers delivering mail to homes with dogs.
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Sprains and Fractures: From slipping on icy sidewalks, wet steps, or tripping over obstacles on delivery routes.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Síndrome del túnel carpiano: From repetitive sorting, lifting, or carrying motions.
  • Tendonitis: Due to repetitive hand and wrist movements, especially when handling mail for extended periods.

21. Maritime Worker Injuries

• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Fractures and Crush Injuries: From being struck by or caught between moving parts on ships, such as winches or cranes.
  • Amputations: Resulting from accidents with ship machinery or mooring equipment.
• Drowning or Near-Drowning Incidents:
  • Asphyxiation: From falls overboard or being trapped in flooded compartments.
  • Hypothermia: Resulting from prolonged exposure to cold water in overboard incidents.
• Chemical Exposure:
  • Chemical Burns: From handling hazardous cargo or exposure to toxic substances during loading and unloading.
  • Respiratory Issues: From inhaling fumes or gases in confined shipboard spaces.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: From lifting heavy cargo, ropes, or equipment.
  • Tendonitis: Due to repetitive movements involved in ship operations.

22. Entertainment and Event Worker Injuries

• On-Stage or On-Set Accidents:
  • Fractures and Sprains: From falls during performances, stunts, or setting up equipment.
  • Crush Injuries: Caused by collapsing stages, equipment failures, or heavy set pieces.
• Quemaduras:
  • Thermal Burns: From pyrotechnics, lighting, or other special effects used during events or performances.
  • Electrical Burns: Resulting from faulty wiring or exposure to high-voltage equipment during event setups.
• Pérdida auditiva:
  • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Common in sound engineers, performers, or event staff exposed to loud music, concerts, or equipment without proper ear protection.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Common in stagehands, technicians, or performers who engage in repetitive tasks, such as setting up or operating sound and lighting equipment.

23. Education Worker Injuries (Teachers and School Staff)

• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis: From repetitive writing, typing, or grading.
  • Síndrome del túnel carpiano: Common in teachers who spend extended periods grading papers or entering data on computers.
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Sprains and Fractures: From slipping on wet floors, tripping over classroom objects, or falling on stairs.
• Violence-Related Injuries:
  • Bruises and Lacerations: Resulting from altercations with students, especially in special education settings or during physical confrontations.
  • Head Injuries: From being struck by thrown objects or during physical altercations.
• Vocal Strain:
  • Voice Disorders: Such as chronic laryngitis or vocal cord nodules from prolonged speaking or teaching without adequate vocal rest.

24. Airline and Airport Worker Injuries

• Baggage Handler Injuries:
  • Back Strains: Due to repetitive lifting and moving of heavy luggage.
  • Shoulder Injuries: Resulting from overhead lifting when loading or unloading aircraft.
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Sprains and Fractures: From slipping on wet surfaces or tripping over equipment on the tarmac or in baggage areas.
  • Head Injuries: Caused by falls on aircraft steps or jet bridges.
• Pérdida auditiva:
  • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Common among ground crew exposed to loud jet engines without adequate hearing protection.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Síndrome del túnel carpiano: From repetitive scanning, ticketing, or data entry tasks at check-in counters.
  • Tendonitis: In wrists and elbows due to repetitive movements associated with baggage handling.

25. Offshore and Oil Rig Worker Injuries

• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Fracturas y huesos rotos: From slips, trips, and falls on wet, slippery surfaces or from heights on rigs.
  • Crush Injuries: Caused by heavy equipment, falling tools, or machinery.
• Quemaduras:
  • Thermal Burns: From fires, explosions, or contact with hot surfaces and machinery.
  • Chemical Burns: Due to exposure to hazardous chemicals or substances used in drilling processes.
• Drowning or Asphyxiation:
  • Near-Drowning Incidents: Common in offshore accidents, such as falls overboard.
  • Asphyxiation: From exposure to toxic gases or during confined space work.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: Due to heavy lifting and manual labor in tight spaces.

26. Veterinary and Animal Care Worker Injuries

• Animal-Related Injuries:
  • Bites and Scratches: Common when handling aggressive or frightened animals.
  • Kicks or Blunt Force Trauma: From larger animals like horses, cows, or dogs.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis: From repetitive tasks such as lifting animals or performing medical procedures.
  • Síndrome del túnel carpiano: Due to repetitive hand movements during examinations, grooming, or surgical procedures.
• Zoonotic Disease Exposure:
  • Infections: Such as rabies, ringworm, or bacterial infections contracted from animals.
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Fractures and Sprains: Resulting from wet floors in kennels, animal clinics, or stables.

27. Logging and Forestry Worker Injuries

• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Fractures and Crush Injuries: From being struck by falling trees, logs, or heavy equipment.
  • Amputations: Caused by accidents with chainsaws, logging machinery, or heavy-duty cutting tools.
• Falls from Heights:
  • Fractures and Head Injuries: Resulting from falls while climbing trees, working on elevated platforms, or using ladders.
• Exposure to Environmental Hazards:
  • Heat-Related Illnesses: Such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures in outdoor settings.
  • Insect Bites and Stings: Leading to allergic reactions or infections, particularly in dense forest environments.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: From lifting heavy logs, carrying equipment, or repetitive motion tasks in forest management.

28. Tattoo Artist and Body Piercing Worker Injuries

• Needlestick and Sharps Injuries:
  • Needlestick Injuries: From accidental punctures while tattooing or piercing, leading to exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis or HIV.
  • Lacerations: From handling or sterilizing sharp instruments like needles, blades, or piercing tools.
• Chemical Exposure:
  • Skin and Respiratory Irritation: From inhaling fumes from ink, cleaning solutions, or disinfectants.
  • Allergic Reactions: From contact with certain inks, dyes, or sterilization chemicals.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: From the repetitive hand and wrist movements required during tattooing or piercing sessions.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Neck Strain: From prolonged periods of standing or sitting in awkward positions while performing detailed work.

29. Fisheries and Aquaculture Worker Injuries

• Drowning and Water-Related Injuries:
  • Drowning Incidents: From falls into water, especially in rough seas or during aquaculture operations.
  • Hypothermia: Resulting from prolonged exposure to cold water in fishing or aquaculture environments.
• Equipment-Related Injuries:
  • Crush Injuries: From handling heavy fishing gear, nets, or cages, often exacerbated by wet and slippery conditions.
  • Lacerations: From handling sharp tools, fish spines, or other hazardous equipment.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: Due to repetitive lifting of heavy nets, traps, or fish loads.
  • Repetitive Stress Injuries: From tasks like processing fish, baiting lines, or operating repetitive machinery.
• Exposure to Biological Hazards:
  • Infections: Such as “fish handler’s disease” (Erysipeloid) from handling contaminated fish or water, leading to skin infections or more severe systemic infections.

30. Janitorial and Cleaning Worker Injuries

• Chemical Exposure:
  • Respiratory Issues: From inhaling fumes from cleaning agents, solvents, or disinfectants.
  • Afecciones cutáneas: Such as dermatitis or chemical burns from contact with cleaning chemicals.
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Sprains and Fractures: Due to wet or slippery floors during cleaning tasks.
  • Head Injuries: Resulting from falls while cleaning high surfaces or stairs.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: From lifting heavy equipment, such as vacuum cleaners or floor buffers.
  • Tendonitis: From repetitive cleaning motions, such as scrubbing or mopping.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Síndrome del túnel carpiano: Due to repetitive wrist and hand movements during cleaning tasks.

31. Chemical Plant Worker Injuries

• Chemical Exposure:
  • Respiratory Issues: From inhaling toxic fumes, gases, or dust during production processes.
  • Chemical Burns: From accidental spills or leaks of hazardous substances.
• Explosions and Fires:
  • Quemaduras: Caused by fires, explosions, or contact with flammable substances.
  • Traumatic Injuries: Such as fractures or lacerations from blast impact or debris.
• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Sprains and Fractures: From slipping on wet or oily surfaces, common in chemical processing environments.
  • Head Injuries: Resulting from falls due to obstructions or cluttered workspaces.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: From lifting heavy chemical containers or equipment.

32. Logging and Forestry Worker Injuries

• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Fractures and Crush Injuries: From being struck by falling trees, logs, or heavy equipment.
  • Amputations: Resulting from accidents with chainsaws, logging machinery, or heavy-duty cutting tools.
• Falls from Heights:
  • Fractures and Head Injuries: Resulting from falls while climbing trees, working on elevated platforms, or using ladders.
• Exposure to Environmental Hazards:
  • Heat-Related Illnesses: Such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures in outdoor settings.
  • Insect Bites and Stings: Leading to allergic reactions or infections, particularly in dense forest environments.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: From lifting heavy logs, carrying equipment, or repetitive motion tasks in forest management.

33. Radioactive Material Handler Injuries

• Radiation Exposure:
  • Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS): From high doses of radiation in a short period, leading to severe health issues.
  • Cancer: Long-term risk from chronic exposure to low levels of radiation.
• Quemaduras:
  • Radiation Burns: Caused by direct exposure to radioactive materials.
• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Fractures and Lacerations: Resulting from accidents involving heavy radioactive materials or equipment.
• Chemical Exposure:
  • Toxic Fume Inhalation: From handling radioactive chemicals, leading to respiratory issues.

34. Electrician Injuries

• Electrical Burns:
  • Quemaduras: From electrical shocks or contact with live wires.
• Falls from Heights:
  • Fractures and Head Injuries: Resulting from falls while working on ladders, scaffolding, or poles.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: From carrying heavy tools and equipment, or repetitive tasks like wiring.
• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Fractures: From being struck by falling objects or equipment while working on construction sites.

35. Recycling Worker Injuries

• Machinery-Related Injuries:
  • Crush Injuries: From accidents involving balers, conveyors, or other recycling machinery.
  • Amputations: Resulting from contact with moving parts of recycling equipment.
• Exposure to Hazardous Materials:
  • Respiratory Issues: From inhaling dust, fumes, or hazardous substances in waste materials.
  • Chemical Burns: From contact with corrosive or toxic materials during sorting.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis: Due to repetitive sorting or manual labor tasks.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: From lifting heavy recyclables or moving containers.

36. Plumbing and Pipefitting Worker Injuries

• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: From lifting heavy pipes, tools, and equipment.
  • Knee Injuries: From working in confined spaces, such as under sinks or in crawlspaces.
• Chemical Exposure:
  • Respiratory Issues: From inhaling fumes from soldering, adhesives, or cleaning agents.
  • Skin Irritation or Burns: From contact with hot pipes, chemicals, or contaminated water.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis: From repetitive use of hand tools and equipment.
• Falls from Heights:
  • Fractures and Head Injuries: Resulting from falls off ladders, roofs, or into trenches.

37. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Worker Injuries

• Chemical Exposure:
  • Respiratory Issues: From inhaling pharmaceutical dust, solvents, or chemical agents during production.
  • Afecciones cutáneas: Such as dermatitis from contact with chemicals or raw materials.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis: From repetitive tasks like pill counting, packaging, or mixing ingredients.
• Machinery-Related Injuries:
  • Crush Injuries: From operating or maintaining production machinery.
  • Amputations: Resulting from accidents with pill presses, conveyors, or other machinery.

38. Firefighter Injuries

• Quemaduras:
  • Thermal Burns: From exposure to flames, hot surfaces, or steam during firefighting operations.
• Respiratory Issues:
  • Smoke Inhalation: Leading to acute or chronic respiratory conditions.
• Traumatic Injuries:
  • Fractures and Sprains: From falls, collapsing structures, or being struck by debris.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: From carrying heavy equipment, ladders, or hoses.

39. Waste Management Worker Injuries

• Slips, Trips, and Falls:
  • Fractures and Sprains: From slipping on wet or uneven surfaces, or tripping over debris.
• Machinery-Related Injuries:
  • Crush Injuries: From compactor accidents or being struck by moving waste collection vehicles.
  • Amputations: Resulting from accidents with compactors or sorting machinery.
• Chemical Exposure:
  • Respiratory Issues: From inhaling fumes, dust, or toxic substances in waste materials.
  • Afecciones cutáneas: Such as burns or irritation from handling hazardous waste.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis: From repetitive lifting or handling of waste materials.

40. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker Injuries

• Musculoskeletal Disorders:
  • Back and Shoulder Strains: From lifting heavy equipment, sod, or debris.
  • Knee Injuries: From prolonged kneeling or working on uneven terrain.
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs):
  • Tendonitis: From repetitive motions such as mowing, trimming, or planting.
• Machinery-Related Injuries:
  • Amputations: Resulting from accidents with mowers, trimmers, or other landscaping equipment.
• Heat-Related Illnesses:
  • Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke: Due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures while working outdoors.