Temporary Staffing – General Crushing Injury Risk
While temporarily filling in for a role at a workplace like a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or construction site, temporary workers often use heavy equipment and vehicles to move, load, or unload items. If they do not receive proper training on how to use this equipment, they may be at an increased risk of dangerous crushing injuries.
What Causes Crushing Injuries?
A crushing accident is an accident that occurs when high force or pressure is applied to a body part. While the causes of crushing injuries vary across industries, some common causes include:
- Heavy machinery and equipment: In industries like construction, manufacturing, and agriculture, workers may frequently use heavy machinery or equipment. If it is not handled properly, machinery can put temporary workers at risk of crushing injuries.
- Falling objects: Particularly in industries like construction, roofing, and tree trimming, temporary workers can be stuck by falling tools, debris, or other objects, leading to crushing injuries.
- Vehicle accidents: Workers may use a wide variety of vehicles, from trucks in the transportation industry to tractors in agriculture. If a worker is involved in a vehicle or traffic accident, they can suffer from crushing injuries.
- Tipping objects: Workers can also be struck by tipped over objects. For example, a worker in the hospitality industry could be struck by tipped-over furniture, or a temporary healthcare worker could be struck by falling equipment.
Types of Crushing Injuries
When a temporary staffing employee is involved in a crushing accident, they may experience injuries such as:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Traumatic amputations
- Nerve injuries
- Damage to blood vessels, muscles, and tissues
- Spinal cord injuries
In many cases, injuries from crushing accidents can be life-threatening or even fatal. Injuries like spinal cord damage or nerve injuries can also lead to permanent impairments, which may affect a temporary worker’s quality of life or ability to work.
Finding Coverage and Solutions
With a high risk of crushing injuries and other accidents, it can also be difficult for businesses in the temporary staffing industry to find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need. At Work Comp Business Insurance Solutions, we understand the unique challenges and risks faced by our clients in the temporary staffing industry. We specialize in helping temporary staffing clients find the help they need, even if they have employees placed in high-risk industries.
When you partner with us, we’ll leverage on wide network of carriers to help you find the Workers’ Compensation coverage you need to protect your business and your employees from crushing injuries and other common risks. We also offer risk management services, designed to help you identify, mitigate, and prevent risks that can lead to crushing accidents and other serious workplace accidents.
At WCBIS, we help temporary staffing business owners find the best Workers’ Compensation and payroll solutions. To learn more about our services and how we can help your temporary staffing business, visit us online at https://www.wcbis.com.
