Compared to the roles of a power-line worker, bounty hunter, or coal miner, working in an office may not seem very dangerous. What's the worst that could happen -- a papercut or two? As The Office's Dwight Schrute would say, FALSE! Even in the comfy confines of an office, you may be surprised to know what types of mishaps could occur. Each year, four million people suffer a workplace injury in the U.S. Unless you want to be one of them, it’s recommended to show precaution.
Beyond paper-cutting and toe-stubbing, the majority of office workers don’t experience an injury while on the job. However, exceptions do occur, to the misfortune of those harmed. In one case, an elementary school gym teacher was struck by lightning -- while sitting in his own office. That requires some extremely bad luck, but is scary nonetheless. Another office injury occurred to a British teaching assistant who tripped at work and dislocated her finger, receiving $800,000 in compensation for the event.