Restaurant / Food Service Workers Workers Comp Guide
Fast-paced kitchen and service environments create a specific, recurring set of injury risks.
Common Injuries in This Occupation
Burns Are the Signature Injury of This Field
Hot equipment, oil, and steam make burn injuries far more common in food service than most other occupations — burn severity varies enormously, from minor first-degree burns to serious injuries requiring skin grafts, and settlement value tracks that severity closely.
Slip-and-Fall Risk in Kitchens
Wet, greasy kitchen floors combined with a fast-paced work environment make slip-and-fall injuries common, ranging from minor sprains to serious fractures depending on how the fall occurs.
Repetitive Strain From Food Prep
Repetitive cutting, chopping, and food prep motions can lead to carpal tunnel and similar repetitive stress injuries over time, particularly in high-volume kitchen environments.
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