Hazards Faced By Factory Workers

Ever since the beginning of the industrial revolution, factory workers have faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, workplace hazards were very minimal with only about 4,700 people dying on the job in 2014. By 2014, there were only 3.4 reported cases of illnesses and injuries per every 100 employees as a result of workplace hazards.

IFF news releases also reported that the rate of serious occupational hazards reduced to 107.2 cases per 10,000 employees the same year. The above statistics paint a pretty picture but not the whole picture. Workplace injuries still occur and they have a major impact on the lives of the victims and their families. One place where injuries occur is within the factory industry.

Injuries Suffered At Factories

Chemical exposure is probably the most dangerous aspect of factory hazards due to its long-term nature. The chemicals used in factories can be very potent, and their effects may spread well into old age. Chemical exposure may lead to lung damage, ruin your eyesight and damage your skin.

Injuries caused by slips and falls tend to be the most occurring and in some cases, very dangerous. The floors may be very slippery or liquid spillage in the factory may lead to nasty injuries.
In addition, doing the same job for more than eight hours every day wears down joints and muscles to devastating effects leading to disorders such as arthritis.

Burns are common injuries especially in factories with high-temperature environments. Burns can cause body disfigurement and in some cases be fatal. Amputation is a very real threat when working in a factory. A large piece of equipment may accidentally pull you in and sever a limb.

Compensation of Injured Factory Workers

Compensation laws require an employee to receive benefits in the case of a workplace injury. The benefits should include covering medical expenses associated with the injury and pay to cover the missed working days due to injury.

Acquiring the services of an attorney may help your chances of receiving the right amount of compensation you deserve. Insurance firms and employers may not be very forthcoming on their part in the matter. They may also try to stretch the compensation period to pay little over a longer time, a lawyer will help you speed up the process.

Were you injured while working while working in a factory or was your loved one killed on the job?  

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