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OBJECTIVE To describe the various musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) resulting in work-related permanent unfitness for work. METHODS In 2017, a multi-center cross-sectional employee survey in the South of France was conducted by 323 occupational physicians. RESULTS Of the 359,966 employees monitored, 2,788 had permanent unfitness for work. This number included 1,078 for MSDs which was more frequent in women (OR = 1.42 [1.20-1.68]) and showed an increase in women over 55 years old (OR = 6.42 [4.4-6.60]). Back disorder was the most common work-related disorder reported (n = 488 [45.4%]) with soft tissue conditions being (n = 237 [22.0%]). Arthropathy (n = 157 [14.6%]) had occupational origins in 282 (44.3%), 169 (26.6%) and 55 (8.6%) cases respectively. CONCLUSIONS Musculoskeletal disability prevention should be encouraged to avoid resultant employment attrition.