Carpenters work to cut, shape, and install materials in the course of a construction project. The carpentry profession has its own unique risks when it comes to work injuries and compensation claims. In this article, we are going to take a look at some of the most common injuries impacting carpenters. We will also offer some tips for dealing with work injuries when they occur.
Cuts, Scrapes, Bruises
With all of the routine tasks a carpenter needs to accomplish on a daily basis (using power tools, working with wood, etc.), it’s easy to see how cuts, scrapes, and bruises can be common.
Repetitive Stress / Overuse Injuries
Carpenters perform very physical work on a daily basis. Whether they’re measuring, cutting, drilling, or hammering, it’s a very active job. As a result, carpenters are prone to the development of repetitive strain overuse injuries like tennis elbow, bursitis, and arthritic conditions. These types of injuries develop over time rather than as the result of a single accident, making associated work injury claims more complex.
Concussions & Traumatic Brain Injuries
Carpenters often work on dangerous construction sites with heavy machinery and falling objects. These factors increase the risk of a concussion or more serious traumatic brain injury.
Help for Injured Carpenters in Minnesota
If you are a carpenter working as a sub-contractor, worker’s compensation claims can be even more confusing. It’s important that you have a team of professionals by your side who know the system.
The Hey Workers team is dedicated to helping people who have sustained an injury on the job in Minnesota. If you are a carpenter and have been injured while working, don’t hesitate. Pick up the phone and dial 844-Hey-Workers. Our staff is ready and waiting to help you through the medical and legal aspects of your work injury and compensation claim. We will connect you with work injury doctors and lawyers near you right away so the entirety of your case is covered from the start. It is completely free and confidential to call – 844-Hey-Workers.
