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Factory Accident At Work

Factory accidents are common across a variety of industries, mainly due to a combination of busy schedules and highly mechanised working environments. Factory production generally involves a range of complex machinery, tools, materials and hot or toxic liquids. Workers are normally engaged in a range of potentially dangerous activities, often in the course of lengthy, tiring shifts. They are further at risk from occupational conditions developing, such as noise-induced hearing loss, dermatitis and repetitive strain conditions. Safety procedures in factories need to be especially tight in relation to the range of hazards to which operatives are exposed. It is no surprise that a large proportion of work injury compensation claims originate from accidents in factories resulting from inadequate observance and implementation of health and safety regulations on the part of the employer.

Typical Causes Of Factory Accidents

Slips, trips and falls regularly occur in factories where oil or other slippery liquids have been spilled and not cleaned up sufficiently quickly. Factories also normally generate a large amount of surplus materials in the course of production, such as packaging materials, again posing a potential obstacle and obstruction to workers. Machinery and electrical appliances may be faulty or used in an inappropriate manner by workers, posing a risk of accidents, electric shocks and fire. One regularly occurring type of factory accident is where clothing or hair becomes caught in machinery, dragging the worker into contact with machine parts and potentially causing severe injuries. Machine parts may also become detached and fall onto a worker's head or feet. Chemicals may be spilt from containers, causing damage to human skin on contact, or injuries resulting from inhalation. Workers may fall from ladders, platforms and machines, often onto hard surfaces or sharp machine parts. Factories also commonly feature work vehicles, such as fork lift trucks. These will always pose a risk of collision to workers, especially in factories where space is at a premium. Workers also face the risk of manual handling injuries where they are required to lift and carry heavy loads. Where factories are noisy and insufficient personal protective equipment is provided, workers will be a risk from occupational hearing loss, which will often develop over the course of many years.

Factory Accident Injuries

Given this range of threats, it is no surprise that factory accidents cause a variety of injuries, often of the most severe kind. Where limbs become caught or trapped in machinery, crush injuries and lacerations commonly result, which may require amputations in extreme cases. Such accidents most regularly affect the hands and fingers. Contact with chemicals and other harmful substances may cause serious burns, skin diseases such as dermatitis, and poisoning from inhalation. Falls from height may lead to broken bones, especially in the upper body. These will be particularly severe where the head or spine absorbs the force of a traumatic impact. Workers on factory production lines are also exposed to the risk of repetitive strain conditions developing. Studies have found that workers in metal, plastic and textile factories are up to three times more likely to develop such conditions as workers in other industries. These repetitive strain injuries are normally degenerative and can involve permanent nerve damage and disability in the long run.

Factory Accident Compensation Claims

Employers face a daunting range of responsibilities to workers engaged in factories. Their major duty is to provide a safe working environment and otherwise minimise the risk of a factory accident occurring. Floors, stairs and exits must be kept free from obstacles and obstructions which may cause slips, trips and falls. Machinery and equipment must be suitable for the task in hand, fitted with appropriate safety guards, regularly checked and properly maintained. Workers must be adequately trained in both the use of factory equipment, and the health and safety procedures which need to be constantly observed. Employers must ensure supervision of potentially dangerous tasks at all times. Personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, overalls and safety shoes must be provided to employees wherever necessary. An employer may also be vicariously liable for an accident resulting from the fault of a co-worker.

Bartletts Solicitors are specialists in factory accident compensation claims. We operate on a no win no fee basis meaning if you win your case your employer's insurance company will pay all of your legal fees, and if you lose you will not pay a penny.

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