The most common injuries and illnesses treated by OEM physicians in acute care settings are Sprains and other soft-tissue injuries Lacerations Repetitive motion injuries that may lead to conditions such as bursitis, tendinitis, or nerve entrapment syndromes Contact dermatitis, particularly irritant contact dermatitis Asthma Work-related stress and mental illness Noise-induced hearing loss (potentially permanent) Sometimes an injury (eg, a repetitive motion injury) is caused by a combination of work-related and non-work-related activities.