Machine-Related Accidents at Work
Running a machine, operating a forklift, or taking something off of a conveyor belt are all seemingly simple day-to-day tasks for workers. But these simple tasks can lead to dire consequences on your health and wellbeing. Work-related machine injuries often occur during equipment upkeep and maintenance.
If you have been injured by work-related machinery, then you have grounds for a workers’ compensation claim. To learn more, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529.
Causes of Machine-Related Work Accidents
Work injuries can be caused by a variety of things. It is a reality that in a labor intensive job, workers will have to handle and operate machinery and equipment to help optimize their time. Thus work injuries are bound to happen. Most of the time these work injuries can be avoided with the proper employee training and equipment maintenance. Some injuries can originate from:
- Bad lighting causing poor vision and more work related injuries due to poor visibility
- Running chains, sprockets, or rolls
- Reaching past sharp equipment to grab something
- Clothing or limbs getting caught in power transmission belts
- Fixing equipment jams
- Forklifts having unbalanced loads and being unbalanced
Work injuries can be prevented with regular maintenance along with experienced and methodical workers. Training that teaches workers safety protocol would also help in reducing any serious injuries at work.
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If you have been injured at work because of poorly maintained equipment or a lack of training, then you have a claim for workers’ compensation. For more information on workers’ compensation, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529.
