South Carolina Workplace Injury Statistics

The difficulties that arise from a workplace injury are typically far from the mind of most South Carolina workers. That is, of course, until they find themselves the victim of an on-the-job accident that results in physical or psychological harm and can significantly reduce their wage-earning capacity.

It is natural to adopt a positive outlook and to invest in the mistaken assumption that you will always be able to avoid occupational illness or injury. But doing so distorts the actual risk of being hurt at work, and it is important to remain mindful that your family may be thrust into dire financial and emotional straits if you are the victim of a workplace accident.

If you have been injured in the workplace and need help filing a workers' compensation claim or pursuing a lawsuit against your employer in the case of extreme negligence, contact the Charleston workplace injury lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800. Let us help you to protect your benefits and legal rights.

Workplace Injuries Reported for 2007

following statistics are all according to data collected and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These reflect the most recent information available at this time and give a valuable insight into the workplace injury risks associated with different fields in South Carolina.

Total for all fields:

• 3.8 cases per 100 full-time employees
• ½ of such cases required days away from work, transfers, or restrictions

The most dangerous jobs, by rate of occupational injury or illness, are found in:

• Nursing and residential care facilities (10.5 %)
• Couriers and messengers (9.6 %)
• Ventilation, heating, air-conditioning, and commercial refrigeration manufacturing (9.3 %)
• Utilities (9.0 %)

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As you can see, the dangers are present everywhere and are more prevalent than you may have suspected. For any legal issues pertaining to an on-the-job accident, contact the Charleston workplace injury lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.