Processes for work accidents soar and break records in Campinas; high is 63%, points out TRT-15

Jucinalda Maria de Souza was working as a machine operator when she lost her fingertips Reproduction/EPTV The number of labor lawsuits caused by work accidents and occupational diseases reached a historic mark in Campinas (SP) in the year 2025, according to data from the Regional Labor Court of the 15th Region (TRT-15). The metropolis registered 1,074 legal actions, which represents an increase of 63% compared to the previous year. Across the court's entire coverage area, the jump was even greater, reaching 79%, with 13,803 official records. The regional scenario reflects a national upward trend in occurrences. According to the National Association of Occupational Medicine (ANAMT), Brazil recorded more than 1.8 million accidents between 2023 and May 2026, with the state of São Paulo leading the national ranking. Just this year, cities in the region recorded serious cases, such as: Valinhos (April): a 39-year-old worker died after being pressed by a forklift in a factory; Santo Antônio de Posse (June): the wall of a construction site collapsed and a steel bar pierced an employee's leg; Limeira (July): a 56-year-old man suffered burns to the chest and abdomen after an electric shock. Marks of the accident Machine operator Jucinalda Maria de Souza is part of this statistic after losing the tips of three fingers on one of her hands during work. She reports that the equipment did not have adequate protection at the time of the incident and details the difficulties faced after undergoing reconstructive surgery. "Day to day, there are many things that we do, many things that I do, many things that I used to do, that I do today, that are no longer the same, I no longer do them with the same agility", he states. The case was taken to court and awaits ruling. Lawyer specializing in labor law Caroline Furlan Gibson explains that the examination proved the physical damage suffered by the worker. "It was actually found that Jucinalda's working capacity was permanently reduced, that is, she will never again have that ability to do everyday things, to work like she had before." Beyond injuries Legal actions are not restricted to accidents with physical trauma, but also encompass problems developed over time, such as repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and psychological disorders. Federal labor judge Amanda Barbosa, from TRT-15, highlights that exhausting working hours and abusive goals lead to illness. "Today, mental illness, anxiety, depression, burnout are also recognized as occupational diseases", points out the judge. To reverse the scenario of rising statistics, experts point out that compliance with safety standards and equipment maintenance are essential. "Prevention cannot be seen just as a cost, but a true investment." "Just like prevention, it is not just the delivery of personal protective equipment and training, but continuous monitoring", concludes judge Amanda Barbosa.