2024 Workplace Injury Statistics

“Workplace Injuries: A Preventable Cost

Workplace injuries carry a heavy toll for both employees and employers. In the U.S. alone, these incidents cost businesses more than $1.3 Trillion every year — but many of these costs are entirely preventable.

Traditional safety protocols often send injured workers straight to the ER, regardless of the injury’s severity. However, modern remote injury care and safety management solutions are changing that. Many injuries can be treated safely and effectively without a hospital visit, helping workers recover faster and reducing unnecessary medical expenses.

By leveraging workplace safety data, we know the top four types of workplace injuries in the U.S. are:

Sprains, Strains, & Tears
Back Injuries
Cuts, Lacerations, Fractures & Contusions

Roughly 80% of all job-related injuries involve musculoskeletal strains or sprains. Yet, many businesses still escalate these cases to emergency care, resulting in OSHA-recordable incidents, longer recovery times, and higher costs.

HealthcareLive Remote Injury Care changes that. Through immediate telemedicine triage, employees can connect with a clinical professional moments after an injury occurs. This real-time assessment ensures the right level of care, faster recovery, and better outcomes — while helping employers lower costs, enhance safety compliance, and improve employee satisfaction.”

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