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Collecting Workers Compensation when Struck by an Object

Consistently among the top ten most common type of work injuries are those caused by being struck by an object, or struck against an object. These type of injuries commonly occur in the industrial, manufacturing, construction, longshore, landscaping and many other industries.

Our experienced Long Beach lawyers have assisted hundreds of employees obtain the workers compensation they deserve for injuries sustained when they were stuck by or against something.

Statistics on “Struck By” Injuries in the Workplace

According to OSHA statistics, “struck-by” and “struck-against” injuries account for approximately 25% of all workplace accidents, making them one of the “Fatal Four” leading causes of workplace fatalities in construction and the second most common cause of workplace injury across all industries.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nearly 300,000 such injuries occur annually, with construction, manufacturing, and warehousing experiencing the highest rates. In construction alone, struck-by incidents account for roughly 15% of fatalities, with falling objects, swinging equipment, and vehicle impacts being the primary causes.

OSHA data indicates that 75% of struck-by accidents involve heavy equipment or vehicles, while the remaining 25% result from falling or flying objects, tools, or materials. The severity of these injuries varies significantly, with an average of 12 lost workdays per incident, though severe cases involving head trauma or crush injuries can result in permanent disability or death.

Material handling equipment like forklifts is involved in approximately 20% of these incidents, while nearly 30% occur during loading and unloading operations. The financial impact is substantial, with the National Safety Council estimating the average cost per struck-by injury at $46,000 in direct costs and up to $150,000 when including indirect costs like lost productivity and worker replacement.

Workers Compensation for Being Struck By an Object

Being struck by an object occurs most commonly when something falls off a shelf. This can be a large box in a stock room or warehouse – or something as mundane as a potted plant on a bookshelf. Other worker injuries that falls under the category of “struck by object” include a factory worker being hit by a forklift, or a construction worker dropping a steel beam on his foot.

Regardless of what falls on an employee at work, the injury can be minor or very severe. Our experienced workers compensation lawyers have seen injuries ranging from a mild concussion to a debilitating closed head injury as a result of a dropped or fallen object.

Being struck by an object often has extremely serious consequences when it occurs in a manufacturing or construction setting. In fact, OSHA lists being struck by an object as one of the “fatal four” construction hazards.  The large and heavy nature of the equipment and materials used in manufacturing and construction can lead to life threating injuries, including traumatic brain damage.

Workers Comp for Being Struck Against an Object

This injury occurs when an individual falls into something, or is physically forced into a stationary object. Every employee – from office workers to factory workers – has the potential to fall against something.

For example, an office worker may accidentally come around a corner quickly and be struck by another fast moving employee – falling into a bookcase or the corner of a desk. An employee in a factory may run into an overhead pipe, or knocked to the ground by an errant forklift.

Common workers compensation injuries from being struck by objects:

Here are some examples of the many injuries for which our experienced Long Beach lawyers have collected workers compensation benefits in “struck by” injury cases:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Closed Head Injury
• Skull fractures
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken shoulders and arms
• Eye injuries
• Foot and ankle injuries
• Deep cuts and lacerations
• Death

Workers Compensation Lawyers for Being Struck By or Against Object

If you suffered an injury because you were struck by or against an object while were doing your job for your employer, you are eligible for workers’ compensation. It does not matter whose fault it was. It could have been clumsiness, or even carelessness on your part – or on the part of another employee. It could even have been caused by the action of a visitor, vendor, contractor or other third party.

But, as long as you were at work or performing your work duties, you typically should be covered by workers compensation for your injuries.

Best Long Beach Workers Compensation Lawyers

Our experienced Long Beach lawyers have assisted hundreds of employees in Orange County and the Los Angeles area obtain the workers compensation they deserve after being injured when struck by (or against) an object. If you are suffering from a work related injury, and you would like to understand your options, call our workers compensation lawyers for a free consultation.

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