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Common workplace injuries for heavy industry

As Philadelphia Worker’s Compensation, we have learned that any job site can have any sort of accident imaginable. Nevertheless, our clients who work as industrial machine operators and factory workers face some medical problems more often than others. These are some of the most common injuries for Pennsylvania industrial workers:

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For over 20 years, the Pennsylvania workers’ comp law firm of Larry Levin and Jay Shor has been fighting for the rights of all employees to get fair recoveries when they are injured at work.

Lancaster PA Factory Workers' Compensation Attorney Helping the Injured Maximize their Claims

Factory and Industry workers are hurt every day. Professions surrounding this type of work are among the most hazardous. From slip, trip, and falls to repetitive or cumulative trauma injuries—mishaps and injuries happen all the time. When injuries occur on the job, workers can miss weeks and even months of work.

Common Factory and Industry Worker Injuries

Factory and Industry workers deal with heavy equipment, like forklifts, tow-motors and other potentially dangerous machinery, that can cause serious injuries. They also perform work duties that can create repetitive or cumulative trauma-type injuries. These injuries include:

Workers' Compensation Claims for Manufacturing and Factory Workers in Minnesota

Minnesota manufacturing and factory injuries are diverse and scary. Whether you lost a loved one in a warehouse fire; you developed cubital or carpal tunnel syndrome after years of working on an assembly line; or you contracted a respiratory disease due to chronic exposure to harsh chemicals, you may be confused about your rights.

The Risks of Manufacturing and Factory Work: Both Obvious and Not-So-Obvious

When you got hired, your employer probably took you through a lengthy training process and explained the hazards of the job. Even “safe” factories and manufacturing operations are not injury-proof. Thousands of people every year in Minnesota and beyond suffer injuries, such as:

Assigning Responsibility for What Happened and Getting Fairly Compensated

Some factory accidents are fairly simple: for instance, a careless supervisor fails to engage a safety switch, thus provoking a serious machine-related injury. In many cases, though, apportioning blame and responsibility is not easy. Large operations involve many supervisors and subcontractors working simultaneously.

Depending upon the facts, you may be advised to file a personal injury claim in addition to your workers' comp claim

Even if you somehow caused or contributed to your injury, you may still be entitled to Minnesota workers’ compensation benefits. A workers’ comp claim is not like a personal injury claim. You do not need to prove that anyone behaved negligently or caused the problem.

Getting Help Early in the Process Is Key

Whether you just got home from the hospital, or you’ve had time since your accident to contemplate your next actions, please consider getting touch with the Osterbauer Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation. We will go anywhere in Minnesota to meet with you, and we know what insurance companies don’t want you to know.

How does discrimination protect employees?

Various federal and state laws protect employees against discrimination in the workplace. Allegations of discrimination can take various forms , and they can involve claims against essentially all coworkers, supervisors, and executive leadership personnel. When faced with discrimination allegations, employers need to take the allegations seriously, and they must conduct investigations focused on assessing the veracity of the complaining employee’s claims. When claims proceed to litigation, employers must be prepared to defend themselves using the evidence that is available, and they must be able to achieve a favorable result that protects their bottom line.

What are employment contract disputes?

In most cases, however, these disputes relate to former employees’ right to payment post-termination. We have significant experience representing employers in severance disputes and other contract-related employee lawsuits. Our attorneys can review the employee’s agreement to determine the rights and remedies that have been afforded to both parties, and we can execute a defense strategy that is tailored to mitigating your company’s liability—if not avoiding liability entirely.

What is wage hour dispute?

Wage, hour, and overtime disputes can involve a variety of complex issues under a multitude of different federal and state statutes. These situations call for the best employer defense attorneys who can represent employers in litigation involving organized labor and individual employees, and handle disputes in civil court as well as proceedings before the EEOC and its state-level counterparts. In these matters, companies will often need to be prepared to prove statutory compliance by producing their internal employment policies and procedures, and a proactive, documentation-based defense strategy will produce an efficient and favorable result in many cases.

What is the role of defense counsel?

As defense counsel for employers nationwide, we provide representation for all types of employment-related matters. This includes employee-initiated claims and litigation as well as federal enforcement proceedings involving the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Who is Oberheiden P.C.?

Oberheiden P.C. is a team of senior attorneys and former federal agents who represent employers in civil litigation and federal law enforcement matters. We also provide compliance representation, and we work with companies across the country to mitigate their risk of employment-related lawsuits and investigations. With significant experience representing employers in the private sector as well as prior experience investigating and prosecuting federal employment law violations, our employer defense team is uniquely positioned to help companies defend against allegations that have the potential for significant negative repercussions.

Can employers face lawsuits?

Employers of all sizes can face lawsuits with the potential for significant financial liability and loss of goodwill. Our attorneys defend employers nationwide in employee lawsuits and related federal enforcement proceedings. Sooner or later, most employers are bound to face disputes with their employees. Having more employees increases the ...

What happens if an employee gets hurt at work?

If an employee gets hurt at work, then it is often the result of some negligence on the behalf of the employer. Workers’ compensation insurance takes care of this negligence.

Can an employee sue an outside contractor?

In a case where the fault of the injury lies less with the employer and more with an outside contractor, then an employee may be able to sue the outside contractor.

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