Report: Musculoskeletal 'Overexertion' Costliest Comp Injury

Overexertion topped the list of the costliest workplace injuries, according to a report by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. The insurer’s Workplace Safety Index released Thursday ranks the top injuries by cost, with overexertion accounting for $12.8 billion annually — the largest chunk of the overall $48.2 spent on the Top 10 injuries in workers’ compensation. Other accidents at the top of the list included falls on the same level, $9 billion; falls to the lower level, $6 billion; struck by object or equipment, $5.1 billion; other exertions, such as awkward postures, $3.7 billi...