PREAMBLE Foot injuries are among the most common workers’ compensation injuries, including breaks, fractures and heel injuries. The human foot and ankle contain 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred muscles, tendons and ligaments, so it’s no wonder injuries to the foot can be especially painful – and slow to heal. Specific examples of workplace foot injuries
| Injuries | Common Causes |
| Crushed or broken feet, amputations of toes or feet | Feet trapped between objects or caught in a crack, falls of heavy objects, moving vehicles (lift trucks, bulldozers, etc.), conveyor belts (feet drawn between belt and roller) |
| Punctures of the sole of the foot | Loose nails, […]
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