Workers in the manufacturing industry face a wide range of safety hazards in their work environments. Since a big part of their job relies on heavy equipment and machinery use, it is important to be aware of which actions can make someone more prone to workplace accidents.
Here are three types of injuries that manufacturing workers often experience:
Muscle strains
When workers perform repetitive motions of physical labor, their bodies can develop muscle strains. Also known as “pulled muscles,” these strains may occur in their hands, elbows, shoulders, lower backs or in the hamstrings.
If left untreated, these minor strains may progress into grade II or grade III level injuries, where the muscle fibers get torn and become a complete muscle tear.
Burns
Manufacturing often involves production processes with hot temperatures, which expose workers to hot surfaces, chemicals and melted materials. Even if they are cautious, simple skin contact from any high heat source can cause second-degree burns or chemical burns.
Cuts and lacerations
These skin injuries often occur with the use of factory equipment with sharp parts like grinders, conveyors and rotary blades. These regular tasks can make manufacturing workers at risk of getting serious cuts and deep lacerations.
Seek the compensation you deserve
Under Connecticut law, manufacturing employees who get injured on the job can file for a workers’ compensation benefits. If you have been in a workplace accident and need help for your medical care, seek prompt treatment for your injury and file your claim with your employer.
