Defective Work Equipment Injuries
Employers have a responsibility to their employees to provide a safe workplace and adequate tools to complete the work required. If an employee is injured due to inadequate work materials provided by the employer, the injured employee may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
Workers who suffer injury on the job may experience a long period of recovery, during which they may be unable to work. Workers’ compensation provides employees with financial support during times of recovery and rehabilitation from injury. If you have suffered injury due to inadequate or defective tools on the job, consult the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.
Common Work Equipment Injuries
There are many potential causes of work-equipment injuries, but possible injuries may include:
- Trauma caused by broken tools or machinery
- Damaged scaffolding or ladder collapses
- Injuries caused by broken work vehicles and heavy-machinery
- Tool injuries including electric tools, hammers, saws, and welders
- Injuries that occur while trying to repair broken equipment
- Injuries caused while trying to fix jams or remove broken pieces from work equipment
- Electrocution, shock, and burns caused by defective electrical equipment
Employees should always exercise caution in the workplace and should immediately report any damaged or worn-down equipment to their supervisors.
Contact a Philadelphia Worker’s Compensation Lawyer
If you have been injured due to worn or defective work equipment, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-238-1130 to discuss your legal rights and options.