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Under the 1970 federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and various state laws, employers have a duty to provide a safe work environment, including one that is free of foreseeable accidents. Only the self-employed and some public employees are not protected by workplace safety laws, which are administered by OSHA, the Mine Safety and Health Administration and state agencies. When workers are injured or develop health conditions on the job, they are entitled to workers' compensation payments, regardless of who is at fault. The payments, administered through the states, allow workers to take the time off work necessary to recover without financial hardship. Depending on the circumstances, a worker may also be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against a third-party contractor.

Fast Facts

Accident type: Overexertion accidents; slip and fall injuries; contact with unsafe equipment
Common injury: Sprains or strains, especially of the back; bruises; cuts; fractures; multiple traumatic injuries
Occupations: Any occupation can apply. High-risk occupations include labor and freight moving, truck driving and nursing
Treatment: Varies, but often requires time away from work
Related topics: Workers' compensation, personal injury, slip and fall, welding, construction accidents
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