While eye injuries are most common in jobs that involve an element of physical labor, they can happen in almost any workplace. The most common type of eye injury results from small particles or objects (such as dust, cement chips, wood chips, or slivers or metal) striking or scraping the eye. This may happen when these particles fly off of tools, are blown in the wind, or if they fall from above an employee. In some cases, large objects may strike an employee (or a worker might run into an object), causing blunt-force trauma to the eye. Contact us right away for assistance. Any delay could negatively affect your rights.