Industrial Accident
/ˌɪn.dəˈstrɪ.əl ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An unplanned event occurring in a workplace resulting in injury, illness, or damage, often covered under workers' compensation laws.
The company investigated the industrial accident to improve safety protocols.
Forms
- industrial accident
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes incidents within industrial or workplace settings and is central in workers' compensation claims and occupational safety regulations.
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