Manufacturing Accidents and Injuries

Common Causes of Manufacturing Accidents and Injuries

Manufacturing accidents can occur for various reasons, though they are often preventable. Many times, these injuries occur in a place of work, where an employee is hurt by defective, poorly maintained, or unsafe equipment. Other times, injuries may occur as a result of a third party creating an unsafe environment.

Some of the most common causes of manufacturing accidents include:

• Being struck by objects, caught in machinery, or crushed in accidents
• Overexertion resulting in sprains and strains
• Slips and falls, often due to wet floors, cluttered work areas, poor lighting, or uneven walking surfaces
• Repetitive motion-related injuries, such as carpal tunnel injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, or sprains
• Poorly maintained equipment or surfaces
• Unsafe environments, including those due to hazardous spills and exposures, burns, or respiratory injuries
• Improper use of equipment or tools
• Lack of safety equipment or consistent use of equipment
• Explosions or fires due to improper storage of materials
• Poor fire prevention
• High stress levels and/or levels of fatigue

Victims suffering serious injuries from accidents like these should immediately seek medical care and, afterwards, the help of a skilled attorney.

Common Manufacturing Injuries

Common injuries suffered at manufacturing locations may include:

• Burns
• Heat-related stress
• Electrical shocks
• Falls resulting in strikes to the head
• Bursitis
• Tendonitis
• Heart attacks
• Hyperthermia
• Blade lacerations
• Lifting-related injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Traumatic brain injuries

In situations where your loved one lost their life due to a manufacturing accident or injury, we strongly recommend contacting our legal team for help starting a wrongful death claim. We also work with victims who are facing catastrophic injuries.

Workers’ Compensation

One of the most common locations for manufacturing accidents to occur is on the jobsite. Factories, manufacturing facilities, or supportive buildings owned and operated by an employer are typically subject to workers’ compensation requirements.

Workers’ comp provides for financial recovery of medical losses incurred as a result of a work-related injury. It may also cover lost wages from a long-term absence from work.

Most states require employers to maintain workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. Some states have limitations on when this applies and when victims can recover damages for their lost wages. 

Employers are responsible for creating a safe work environment for their employees. When they fail to do so, you can file a claim for your injuries.

Third-Party Liability

Third-party liability occurs in situations where a person is hurt at work due to the negligence of a third party on the property, rather than it being the fault of their employer. For example, if an electrical hazard is created by an electrician working on site, then the electrical contractor could be held accountable for the victim’s losses.

In third-party liability claims, it is possible to recover fair compensation for the losses you have, which may include:

• Medical expenses related to the accident
• Lost wages from missed hours or salary
• Loss of earning capacity in situations where there are permanent losses to your ability to work
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering claims
• Emotional trauma
• Loss of quality of work

In situations where a third party can be held accountable, it is important to understand your right to pursue full compensation.

Wrongful Death

For family members of a person who lost their life at work or due to another person’s negligence, filing a wrongful death claim can become critical. You may be able to recover compensation for the pain and suffering your loved one suffered as well as you. Discuss your case with our legal team today.

Support for Victims Hurt at Manufacturing Locations

Manufacturing accidents can happen to a contractor visiting a manufacturing location, a person walking by the site, or an individual not employed at the location who is at the location for some other reason. In situations where the manufacturing company does not employ you but you can prove your right to be there, you may be able to seek compensation for your injury.

Information You Can Collect After a Manufacturing Accident

If you were hurt at a manufacturing location, it is essential to take action to protect your right to compensation. We encourage you to:

• Document and take photos of all injuries and the scene of the accident thoroughly. Make sure to inform those who are responsible for the property at that time of the incident.
• See a medical provider right away to protect your health and document your injuries for your claim.
• Request the name and contact information of anyone who was present and saw what occurred.

It is important to seek legal representation, especially in serious injury cases. Our legal team provides victims with the right to seek full compensation for any losses they have suffered. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, you only have two years from the date of the incident to take legal action for a personal injury matter, so do not wait to contact us.

Contact a Manufacturing Injury Attorney Now for Help

You can turn to Pond Lehocky Giordano for comprehensive support for your workers’ compensation, personal injury, or other claim. With decades of experience, we have the knowledge of the industry and your rights to seek fair compensation for you. Set up your free consultation now.