A serious back injury can occur when workers are required to lift, carry, move, push, or pull heavy merchandise.
The fact that lifting is part of the job does not automatically mean an injury was unavoidable. Questions may include whether the load was too heavy for one employee, whether lifting assistance was available, whether mechanical equipment should have been used, and whether productivity requirements encouraged unsafe lifting practices.
Back injuries can lead to injections, therapy, surgery, long-term restrictions, and significant time away from work.
