Illinois Industrial Accidents
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In Illinois, employers have a duty to their employees to provide a safe work environment that protects them for injury on the job. This is even more true where industrial equipment or manufacturing machines are in use. But, industrial workplaces like factories, energy plants and warehouses have a higher than average rate of injury and death for their workers.
Types Of Industrial Accidents
Industrial workplaces vary widely depending on industry and purpose. Factories, warehouses, chemical plants, refineries, and many other facilities may be considered industrial workplaces. Each environment is different and has its own risks and hazards. However, some common industrial accidents involve:
Forklift accidents
Falling objects
Slips, trips, and falls
Machinery or equipment injuries
Explosions or blast injuries
Chemical burns or inhalation
Industrial accident injuries can often be more serious than other workplace injuries. In the case of a plant or refinery explosion, there may be dozens of lives lost in one incident and possibly hundreds injured. Heavy machinery can easily catch clothing in its mechanisms, often resulting in amputations or crushing injuries. Objects falling from overhead in storage facilities can cause serious head, neck, and spinal injuries, or even death. Indeed, there are few workplaces more dangerous than the industrial workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is estimated that 2 out of every 1,000 industrial workers will lose their life from a workplace accident over their lifetime.
OSHA Regulations
Employer compliance with OSHA standards can be a critical factor in any lawsuit for liability resulting from an industrial accident injury. According to OSHA, many of the top ten safety citations or violations issued are given for violations occurring in industrial workplaces, such as:
Communication hazards
Lack of respiratory protection
Poor electrical design
Inadequate or disabled machine guards
Improper or unlicensed use of powered industrial trucks
Violations of OSHA regulations may demonstrate liability or, in some cases, if the violation was knowing or reckless, may enhance an injured worker's recovery from a non-compliant employer.
Contacting an Attorney
Due to the severity of many industrial injuries, employees need to have experienced attorneys to assist them. Industrial accident victims and their families may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, loss of income, and ongoing expenses. In order to maximize recovery, it is important that the victim of the injury obtain the assistance of an Illinois attorney who can assist in obtaining this relief and is knowledgeable in OSHA regulations, as well as personal injury law. Most personal injury attorneys will offer their services without charging you any out-of-pocket expenses, only taking their pay as a portion of any recovery you make from the employer.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
Industrial workplaces vary widely depending on industry and purpose. Factories, warehouses, chemical plants, refineries, and many other facilities may be considered industrial workplaces. Each environment is different and has its own risks and hazards. However, some common industrial accidents involve:
Forklift accidents
Falling objects
Slips, trips, and falls
Machinery or equipment injuries
Explosions or blast injuries
Chemical burns or inhalation
Industrial accident injuries can often be more serious than other workplace injuries. In the case of a plant or refinery explosion, there may be dozens of lives lost in one incident and possibly hundreds injured. Heavy machinery can easily catch clothing in its mechanisms, often resulting in amputations or crushing injuries. Objects falling from overhead in storage facilities can cause serious head, neck, and spinal injuries, or even death. Indeed, there are few workplaces more dangerous than the industrial workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is estimated that 2 out of every 1,000 industrial workers will lose their life from a workplace accident over their lifetime.
OSHA Regulations
Employer compliance with OSHA standards can be a critical factor in any lawsuit for liability resulting from an industrial accident injury. According to OSHA, many of the top ten safety citations or violations issued are given for violations occurring in industrial workplaces, such as:
Communication hazards
Lack of respiratory protection
Poor electrical design
Inadequate or disabled machine guards
Improper or unlicensed use of powered industrial trucks
Violations of OSHA regulations may demonstrate liability or, in some cases, if the violation was knowing or reckless, may enhance an injured worker's recovery from a non-compliant employer.
Contacting an Attorney
Due to the severity of many industrial injuries, employees need to have experienced attorneys to assist them. Industrial accident victims and their families may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, loss of income, and ongoing expenses. In order to maximize recovery, it is important that the victim of the injury obtain the assistance of an Illinois attorney who can assist in obtaining this relief and is knowledgeable in OSHA regulations, as well as personal injury law. Most personal injury attorneys will offer their services without charging you any out-of-pocket expenses, only taking their pay as a portion of any recovery you make from the employer.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
