Becoming injured while using an employer's product to perform work is an instance of dual capacity and the injured employee would be eligible to file a workers' compensation claim.(Employers' Rights under Workers' Compensation Programs)

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This statement is true. Dual capacity refers to a situation where an employer not only serves as the employer but also as the manufacturer or distributor of a product that causes an injury to an employee. In such a case, the injured employee can claim both workers' compensation benefits and pursue a separate product liability claim against the employer. However, in most cases, workers' compensation benefits are the exclusive remedy for an injured employee against their employer.

Becoming Injured While Using an Employer's Product to Perform Work