There are many injuries covered under the workers compensation system. Essentially, any injury arising out of or in the course of your employment is potentially covered. In most cases it does not matter whose fault it is, you’re covered.
Injuries include: acute injuries, aggravations of a pre-existing condition, a gradual onset of symptoms, such as carpal tunnel, or an illness.
Some examples of injuries that occur at work may include sprains, strains, lacerations, contusions, herniation, tears, fractures, falling, lifting, running machines, bending, standing, typing, using vibrating tools, car accident, or injuries while getting medical treatment for work injuries.
An employee can even have a long standing condition that was made worse due to their work activities. Some common conditions that may be aggravated by work include: degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, hearing loss, prior shoulder injuries and prior knee injuries. This is commonly seen in repetitive jobs where the employee lifts frequently or uses the same repetitive motions in assembly or packing, resulting in the onset of pain over time.
The bottom line is, if you have an injury, and it is in anyway related to your work, it is likely covered under Minnesota workers’ compensation laws.
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