The Most Frequent Causes of Workplace Injury

Take a look at our infographic pointing out the most frequent causes of workplace injury and the top five injuries that lead to workers' compensation claims.

The top five injuries as a percentage of total claims are:

30% - Bone, muscle and joint injuries
19% - Cuts or punctures
12% - Contusions
5% - Inflammation
5% - Fractures


The most frequent causes of workplace injuries are:

32% - Materials Handling
16% - Slips, trips and falls
10% - Being struck by or colliding with an object
7% - Accidents involving tools
4% - Traumas occuring over time, such as a strain