Fortunately, several workplace accidents have declined over the years due to safety regulations in place.  Even though these numbers have declined, there’s still the possibility of being involved in a workplace accident. The most common types of workplace injuries include:

• Slips: wet floors can cause employees to slip.
• Trips: equipment wires that have been negligently left on the floor can cause employees to trip over and sustain severe injuries.
• Falls: employees who climb ladders to reach high places while at work could suffer extensive injuries. This is common in construction accidents. 
• Muscle strains:  this is one of the most common types of injuries sustained while at work. This occurs when employees make physical repetitive movements while at work. For example, pushing and pulling an object multiple times a day could cause severe muscle strains. Nowadays, many employees also complain of carpal tunnel from moving their computer mouse without proper ergonomic safety equipment such as standing desks.
• Falling objects: objects that have not been properly cared for and stored could fall from high areas onto employees.
• Car accident: certain jobs, such as jobs at Uber or Lyft, require driving while on the job. Being hit by other vehicles on the road could cause very severe injuries.
• Toxic substances: toxic substances that have not been properly cared for could cause permanent disabilities, such as blindness and hearing loss. Employers have the responsibility of making sure that all employees have the proper equipment.
• Fires: live wires not properly taken care of could cause fires and burn injuries.
• Third-party injuries: when third parties engage in reckless behavior such as driving under the influence, they could cause severe harm. When employees do not properly train their employees, they could be held liable.