What is a minimum threshold injury?

A minimum threshold injury is a type of injury that meets the specific criteria set by state law in order to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. In Washington, a minimum threshold injury has been established to protect workers from injuries that may not typically be covered under workers’ compensation. A minimum threshold injury is an injury that results in: permanent functional impairment, disfigurement of the head, neck, face, or hands, or death. In addition, permanent functional impairment is defined as a limitation or loss of the use of a body part that is permanent and results in restrictions of motion and activity that are not anticipated to improve over time. The threshold injury must also be established by a doctor’s finding. In Washington, if an employee is injured on the job and their injury meets the definition of a minimum threshold injury, they are eligible for worker’s compensation benefits, even if the injury did not occur as part of a work-related accident. It is important to note that workers’ compensation benefits may only be given for injuries caused by accidents or hazardous exposures that are related to the worker’s job duties. Therefore, workers’ compensation benefits are not available for any injury that occurs outside of the scope of the employee’s job duties.

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