FOOT INJURY LAWYER IN NEVADA
Nevada Workers' Compensation Attorney for Foot Injury
Foot Injuries At Work or On-The-Job
Many occupations require standing or walking as part of the average work day, so it only makes sense that a work-related foot injury could effect a great number of Nevada employees. Factories, fulfillment centers, and construction sites are probably the first places you might expect to find employees who suffer a foot injury at work, simply due to the hazards involved with large machinery or equipment.
Other Ways One Might Suffer An On-The-Job Foot Injury
Wet or slippery floors can be found in virtually every workplace, and can easily contribute to a foot injury. An office building with dark or poorly lit stairways or any other tripping hazards like loose carpeting could be the cause of a work-related foot injury. Any position that requires employees to stand for long periods of time may be susceptible to fallen arches, or a toe can be broken by someone accidentally kicking a filing cabinet or desk.
Workplace Statistics
Per the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) website, over 60,000 people miss work each year because of a foot injury. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that 75 percent of foot injuries suffered at work happened when employees were not in compliance with company rules. 80 percent of all work-related foot injuries were the result of an object no more than 30 pounds either falling onto or somehow impacting the injured worker's foot.
Types of Foot Injuries
Falling objects can cause all sorts of foot injuries, including broken or crushed bones, broken toes, and punctures or cuts. Slip and fall accidents can lead to sprains, strains, and fractures, and could be caused by any number of unsafe conditions like wet floors, bad shoes, loose carpets, or equipment & materials not properly stowed. Long-term fatigue-related foot injuries could include flat feet, corns, calluses, or bunions, all of which can be very painful and may result in missed work.
Preventing an On-the-Job Foot Injury
Wearing the proper footwear is probably the easiest way to avoid workplace foot injury altogether. Steel toe boots, metatarsal guards, composite toe footwear, puncture-resistant shoes or boots should be used by anyone in an industrial or construction-related environment. Anyone exposed to harmful chemicals or solvents should use rubber, vinyl, PVC, or plastic overshoes or boots. Rubber-soled shoes should always be worn by anyone with a risk of electrical shock. Non-slip soles should be worn by anyone in the restaurant business or anywhere you might find wet, slippery floors. Workers who are expected to stand for long periods should always have comfortable footwear that provides adequate padding and, most importantly, fit correctly.
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