A work-related back injury is one of the most common types of reported injuries in the workplace. They’re caused by a variety of different things and can happen to anyone, at any time.
Here are few facts you may not have known about a work-related back injury:
- Back injuries make up 1 out of 5 workplace illness/injury claims
- A workplace back injury is mostly common where employees handle materials on a day-to-day basis. Lifting, carrying, and lowering materials improperly is usually what causes the injuries.
- In fact, 75% of reported injuries are directly linked to lifting
- Most injuries are to the lower back
