Injury Hotspots These are the most common injuries and hazards for people working in metal manufacturing, as shown by injury claims. Metal Manufacturing See over the page for some safety solutions. Edition No. 1.1 June 2008 5% 8% 7% 5% 20% 8% 20% 4% 6% 6% Shoulder Traumatic joint/muscle injury or strain from lifting heavy materials, handling tools or pushing/pulling materials Abdominal region Hernia from heavy lifting or pushing Knee Muscle stress/strain or traumatic joint/muscle injury from tripping over objects on the floor, kneeling or slipping over Ear Hearing loss from exposure to noisy machinery ArmMuscle stress/strain from general duties, including repetitive workLeg Open wounds and lacerations from being caught in machinery or cut by sharp objects. Traumatic joint/ muscle injury from tripping over objects. Fractures from falling off ladder or tripping on uneven ground BackMuscle stress/strain from bending over or lifting heavy materials Hand and fingers Open wounds, lacerations or amputations from being cut by tools, machinery or metal, or from being caught/crushed by machinery Foot and toes Fractures or open wounds from equipment or materials falling on feet Forearm/wrist Traumatic joint/muscle injury or strain from repetitive work or lifting heavy materials. Open wounds from being cut by sharp objects or tools
