A work accident, workplace accident, occupational accident, or accident at work is a "discrete occurrence in the course of work" leading to physical or mental occupational injury. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), more than 337 million accidents happen on the job each year, resulting, together with occupational diseases, in more than 2.3 million deaths annually.
Erik Henningsen's painting A wounded worker from the National Gallery of Denmark
A 19th century work accident in a mine
Skid mark from a faulty ladder.
Health and safety warning sign
An occupational injury is bodily damage resulting from working. The most common organs involved are the spine, hands, the head, lungs, eyes, skeleton, and skin. Occupational injuries can result from exposure to occupational hazards, such as temperature, noise, insect or animal bites, blood-borne pathogens, aerosols, hazardous chemicals, radiation, and occupational burnout.
Partial stadium collapse at Big12 college football championship - 2005
Vehicle accident injury depression
Beekeeper keeping bees
Occupational Safety Equipment