Overexertion injuries can be something manufacturing employees deal with – but there are a few things you can learn that may help.

When it comes to overexertion injuries, they can mean a workers’ compensation claim – and missed work time for healing and recovery. So, what do you need to know about these kinds of injuries? According to Liberty Mutual, about 23% of all workers’ compensation claims are due to an overexertion injury – resulting in more than $13 billion in claims.

Here’s what you need to know about these injuries – and how they can impact your claim. 

What are Overexertion injuries?

These types of injuries are musculoskeletal and are caused by activities like lifting, pushing and carrying. Usually, they are back, neck or wrist injuries – although these injuries can impact almost any body part. 

Some of these injuries can be caused by repetitive motion, like typing, using a tool or a medical device, as well as by doing the same activity on a regular basis. 

Who gets these types of injuries?

A repetitive injury can happen to anyone, from an office worker to a hairdresser to a cashier. Manufacturing employees can see these types of injuries frequently due to the nature of the work: Lifting, bending, using a tool for an entire shift and more. Manufacturing workers also stand for long periods of time and operate machinery that can contribute. 

Making a claim

If you think you have a repetitive use injury, you might be considering filing a workers’ compensation claim. Because your injury might not be caused by a singular incident or accident, you should consider hiring an experienced attorney to help you navigate the system. You will need detailed documentation, medical testimony from doctors and information about your job. 

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