The average cut, puncture or scrape claim pays $1,519, while the average for a fall is $10,041. Claims involving strains see an average payment of $9,277 and burns and scalds see an average payout of $3,160. AmTrust reported that cuts are 30% more common than falls, but expenses incurred for fall claims are 410% higher. (Credit: Andrey/Adobe Stock) The average cut, puncture or scrape claim pays $1,519, while the average for a fall is $10,041. Claims involving strains see an average payment of $9,277 and burns and scalds see an average payout of $3,160. AmTrust reported that cuts are 30% more common than falls, but expenses incurred for fall claims are 410% higher. (Credit: Andrey/Adobe Stock)

Although overall injuries among restaurant workers were down in 2021, according to AmTrust Financial, certain types of injuries saw dramatic year-on-year spikes. Compared with pre-pandemic levels, crushing injuries were up 89%, mental stress injuries were up 71%, incidents of fainting increased 61% and inflammation saw a 35% increase. Strains increased 23% increase and dislocations were up 11%.

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