{"id":9650,"date":"2021-08-19T15:56:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T21:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/?p=9650"},"modified":"2025-01-22T13:28:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T19:28:28","slug":"the-top-10-causes-of-disabling-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/the-top-10-causes-of-disabling-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"The top 10 causes of disabling injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2021 Workplace Safety Index: the top 10 causes of disabling injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-back-injuries-to-broken-bones-the-top-10-causes-of-workplace-injuries-cost-u-s-businesses-more-than-1-billion-a-week\">From back injuries to broken bones, the top 10 causes of workplace injuries cost U.S. businesses more than $1 billion a week.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace injuries are not limited to high-risk industries such as manufacturing and construction. Disabling injuries can occur on any job, making workplace safety a top concern for employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2021 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index (WSI) compiles the 10 causes of the most serious disabling workplace injuries \u2013 those that caused employees to miss work for more than five days \u2013 and ranks them by direct cost to employers based on medical and lost-wage expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The top 10 causes of disabling workplace injuries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Disabling workplace injuries cost businesses more than $58 billion every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in protecting your business and workforce is knowing how serious injuries happen.<a href=\"https:\/\/business.libertymutual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021_WSI_1000_R2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Handling objects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost per year: $13.30B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch for: heavy boxes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Falls on the same level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost per year: $10.58B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch for: wet floors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Falls to lower level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost per year: $6.26B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch for: wobbly ladders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/business.libertymutual.com\/insights\/2021-workplace-safety-index-the-top-10-causes-of-disabling-injuries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for the rest of the story&#8230;<\/a> and some great images!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More great articles&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-your-vehicle-is-totaled-understanding-the-auto-insurance-claims-process\/\">What Happens If Your Vehicle Is Totaled, Understanding the Auto Insurance Claims Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/why-now-is-a-smart-time-for-michigan-businesses-to-review-liability-coverage-before-spring-foot-traffic-increases\/\">Why Now Is a Smart Time for Michigan Businesses to Review Liability Coverage Before Spring Foot Traffic Increases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/snowstorms-and-roof-damage-is-your-michigan-home-covered\/\">Snowstorms and Roof Damage: Is Your Michigan Home Covered?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/do-you-need-recreational-insurance-for-your-snowmobile-in-michigan\/\">Do You Need Recreational Insurance for Your Snowmobile in Michigan?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-giving-back-during-the-holiday-season\/\">The Importance of Giving Back During the Holiday Season<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2021 Workplace Safety Index: the top 10 causes of disabling injuries From back injuries to broken bones, the top 10 causes of workplace injuries cost U.S. businesses more than $1 billion a week. Workplace injuries are not limited to high-risk industries such as manufacturing and construction. 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