Some workplace injuries develop gradually rather than from one dramatic accident. Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, or performing the same task hundreds of times can contribute to shoulder, wrist, elbow, hand, back, and other musculoskeletal injuries.
These cases can be more complicated because employers or insurers may dispute whether the condition was caused by work.
Medical evidence, job descriptions, productivity requirements, work schedules, prior symptoms, and the physical demands of the position can all become important when evaluating a repetitive-work injury.
