Construction, manufacturing see the most worker injuries by heavy equipment

Earlier this year, we started a series of the Top 5 Injuries in the Workplace. We’ve written posts on falls from heights, lifting injuries and on-the-job accidents. Now, here’s No. 4: Worker Injuries Involving Heavy Equipment.

Many jobs, such as construction and manufacturing, require workers to use complex heavy equipment. When properly maintained and used correctly, these machines can make work easier and help workers complete tasks more quickly. But this equipment also has the potential to make these jobs very dangerous.

In fact, construction is the most dangerous profession in the United States because there are literally thousands of risks facing construction workers every day. Construction workers suffer more on-the-job fatalities than any other profession.

If you or someone you know has been hurt on-the-job by heavy equipment, call Vassar Law Firm first. You may have a workers compensation claim. We’re here to help.

We’ll come to you. We’ll listen to you, and we’ll fight for you.