Most Common Workers Compensation Injuries 2021

MOST COMMON INJURIES IN 2021

At the beginning of a new year is a great time to review how to make your workplace safer. You can start by focusing on systems and processes within your organization that have the greatest potential to cause injury as well the most common injury types. Below are WCF's most frequently reported injury types of 2021. (Click accident type for prevention guides.)

Nature of Injury:

Slips/Falls  (20%)

Struck or Hit (19%)

Cut (18%)

Strains and Sprains  (13%)

Misc. (12%)

Lifting Injuries (8%)

Caught in Object (5%)

Burn (3%)

Motor Vehicle (2%)