Legal Definitions - extraordinary hazard

An extraordinary hazard is a danger or risk that is increased by the actions of employees other than the injured worker. This type of hazard is considered unusual and is often associated with workers' compensation cases.

• A construction worker is injured on a job site due to the negligence of a coworker who failed to properly secure equipment.
• A factory worker is exposed to hazardous chemicals because a coworker did not follow proper safety protocols.

These examples illustrate how the actions of other employees can contribute to an extraordinary hazard and increase the risk of injury or harm to workers.