work accident
On-the-clock mishap
A work accident is an injury or incident that occurs while performing job duties or on employer premises.
The term appears in insurance claims, safety regulations, and workers' compensation contexts: She filed a claim after a work accident left her unable to lift heavy objects.
Also called workplace accident or on-the-job injury.
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- back injuryHarm to spine area
- workplaceEmployment location
- on the jobActively performing duties
- hazardSource of potential harm
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