In industrial workplaces, workers often encounter heavy machinery, moving equipment and large loads, all of which can pose a risk of crush injuries. A crush injury occurs when there is force or pressure on a body part, often resulting in serious damage. This article...
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Industrial Workers’ Accidents
4 Common and not-so-common industrial hand injuries
No matter what tool you use at your job, the most important tools are your hands. When you sustain injury to them, you risk days or weeks of painful recovery. Worse, you may experience long-term productivity loss due to limited mobility or strength. 43% of workplace...
Employer failure to provide eye safety gear may lead to lawsuits
Employees experience on-the-job eye injuries nearly 2,000 times each day, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Foreign objects, chemicals and radiation can all lead to serious eye injuries, as reported by Occupational Health and...
Fatal industrial accident remains under investigation
Every family in California likely has the reasonable expectation that their loved one will return home from their work shift safe and sound. However, the unfortunate fact is that some workers fall victim to an industrial accident. In fact, a worker was recently killed...
Man killed in industrial accident involving a forklift
Many families in California and across the country spend the month of December planning on activities to do with their families and friends. Unfortunately, a family in another state is likely completing a different type of planning following an industrial accident....
Investigation into fatal industrial accident continues
At this time of year, most families in California and across the country are planning their holiday celebrations. Unfortunately, one family in another state is, instead, planning a funeral following an industrial accident that resulted in the loss of a life. Many...
Man dies in fatal industrial accident
In a single California workplace, there can be a variety of different hazards. While certain measures can be taken to protect workers from them, the potential risk can not be completely eliminated. Unfortunately, a man in another state recently lost his life in an...
Industrial workers’ accidents: Employee trapped in machinery
All workplaces are required to enforce safety measures for employees, but some workplaces are required to have more than others because of the type of work involved. Industries operating with large machinery are required to provide a safe work environment and enforce...
Industrial workers’ accidents: Man loses arm
Time is of the essence when arteries are damaged or severed during an injury. Car and industrial workers' accidents are just two types of accidents that may result in artery damage. Workers in California and across the country who suffer a life-threatening injury at...
Industrial workers’ accidents: Man dies at refrigerator company
Union representatives for manufacture workers report that it is a dangerous industry. The large equipment and chemicals required to complete necessary tasks are likely just some of the dangers that face workers on a routine basis. Industrial workers' accidents are not...