When you call Johnson & Biscone in Oklahoma City, you’ll speak with an attorney who understands Oklahoma workplace injury laws. With more than 90 years of combined experience, we know how to handle workers’ comp claims, denied benefits, and injury cases involving negligence. If you’ve been injured on the job and aren’t sure of your next step, we’re here to guide you.
Most Common Warehouse Injuries
Even in well-managed warehouses, accidents happen. Here are some of the most common injuries reported by warehouse workers:
- Lifting injuries: Back strains and muscle pulls from lifting heavy boxes or equipment without proper support.
- Falls: Slips, trips and falls – especially from ladders, loading docks, or cluttered walkways.
- Repetitive motion injuries: Tasks that involve constant reaching, bending, or twisting can lead to joint damage and long-term pain.
- Equipment-related accidents: Forklift collisions, conveyor belt entanglements, or being caught between moving parts.
- Struck-by injuries: Being hit by falling objects, pallets, or shifting cargo.
- Chemical exposure: In some warehouses, workers may be exposed to hazardous materials or toxic fumes without adequate protection.
These injuries can keep workers out of work for weeks or even longer. Many injuries are preventable with proper training, equipment maintenance, and attention to safety protocols.
What Makes Warehouse Jobs So Dangerous?
Warehouses are fast-paced environments with forklifts in tight aisles, towering stacks of inventory, and teams racing to meet deadlines. In these conditions, safety protocols are often rushed or ignored entirely.
New employees might be thrown into work without proper training, and experienced workers are still at risk if equipment isn’t maintained or walkways are cluttered and slippery.
Long shifts and physical exhaustion also increase the risk of accidents. In a warehouse, even small mistakes can lead to serious consequences.
When employers don’t take safety seriously, the people on the floor pay the price.
Protect Yourself After a Job-Site Injury
After a warehouse injury, it’s not always clear what your rights are. You may be told to file for workers’ comp, but that doesn’t mean you’re getting the full picture. If your claim is delayed, denied, or downplayed, it helps to speak with a lawyer who knows Oklahoma law.
Call Johnson & Biscone in Oklahoma City at 405-232-6490 to schedule a case review. We’ll walk you through your options and fight for the benefits you deserve.
