According to the Centers for Disease control, there are about 2.3 million custodial workers. That number is expected to rise another 250,000 by 2020. Over 1,400,000 people work as maids and cleaners in health care facilities such as hospitals and hotels. Janitors, custodians, maids and cleaners are all at risk for a serious injury. Workers who are injured may have the right to a substantial recovery.
Common tasks that janitors and other workers perform include:
- Cleaning floors and other areas
- Moving furniture
- Taking out the trash
- Disinfecting the interiors, windows and walls of the building
- Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying heavy items
Common complications include:
- Psychosocial and emotional discomfort
- Musculoskeletal disorders such as strains, sprains, chronic pain, muscle tears, spinal injuries and other problems.
- Infectious diseases including HIV
- Dermatologic and Skin Diseases
- Respiratory Ailments
- Disc injuries requiring surgery
- Shoulder or knee injuries requiring surgery
Injured Custodians, Janitors, Maids or other Maintenance Personnel Should Call Virginia and North Carolina Injured Worker’s Lawyer Joe Miller for Workers’ Compensation Advise
Joe Miller has helped thousands of Virginia and North Carolina injured employees. He has been fighting for injured workers for workers for over a quarter century. He’ll make sure your claim is prepared properly and that you get all the benefits you deserve. Call Virginia attorney Joe Miller at 888-694-1671 and ask for me, Joe Miller, or email me at jmiller@joemillerinjurylaw.com.
