Permanent scarring, disfigurement, and loss of bodily function can result from gas explosions and dangerous power tools.

Office workers who spend hours every day on a keyboard may develop carpal tunnel syndrome, which can cause pain, tingling, and numbness in hands and arms.

Operating heavy equipment and machinery can lead to various arm and leg injuries. Shoulder injuries can easily develop from everyday wear and tear and overuse at work while doing activities like lifting.

Negligent handling of flammable substances can cause serious burns and lung damage from smoke inhalation.

Slip and fall accidents and repetitive trauma injuries are common causes of back and spine injuries, which can cause severe pain and discomfort.

State employees, such as law enforcement, face danger every day, from dealing with criminals to potential injuries from pursuing a suspect at high speeds.

Falls, electrocution, falling objects, or being crushed between two objects are all potential risks in construction jobs, which account for most work-related injuries and 20 percent of fatalities.

Stressful jobs can result in mental health issues for workers, including firefighters, airline pilots, event coordinators, and public relations executives.

Too much job-related stress and out-of-town travel can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Exposure to hazardous chemicals (ammonia, chlorine, hydrochloric acid, and sulfuric acid are the most common) can lead to breathing issues or burns.

Healthcare workers are at risk of injury from lifting patients and other heavy objects, along with exposure to radiation, chemicals, viruses, bacteria, and tainted blood.

Asbestos, found in many old buildings, is a contributing factor in many lung diseases.

Traumatic brain injuries can have long-lasting effects ranging from cognitive changes to persistent headaches and personality changes.

Loud work areas and bright light from welding can lead to permanent vision and hearing loss.