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What are Common Forklift Injuries?

On June 11, manufacturers and industrial companies are asked to recognize and commemorate National Forklift Safety Day. Plenty of workers regularly use forklifts to do their jobs. However, like all machinery, forklift operations can lead to injuries and even fatalities. Research shows that nearly 100,000 forklift accidents are reported each year.

Common Injuries Related to Forklift Use

Because forklifts are unique pieces of machinery, they can lead to specific types of injuries. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Pinched fingers and hands: The moving parts of a forklift can quickly close on an individual’s hand, crushing and pinching the fingers. In some cases, this can end in amputation or significant nerve damage.
  • Crushed feet: Forklifts are heavy and can become even heavier depending on the load being carried. If a forklift falls onto someone’s foot, they could lose their foot or experience shattered bones.
  • Sudden falls: Falling from a forklift is not unheard of, especially if the forklift moves onto an uneven or unsteady surface. Not only is falling from a forklift problematic, but the forklift may continue to run.
  • Smacked heads: A forklift operator may incur a head injury if an object falls from the lift or another object, or they hit the machine when entering or exiting. In severe cases, a hit to the head can lead to a concussion.
  • Whiplash: Whiplash does not only happen in car accidents, it can also occur during a forklift injury. A collision at relatively slow speed can cause the neck to swing forward and back without warning.

Each of these injuries can be the start of mounting medical bills, lost work days, and emotional suffering.

Preventing Forklift Injuries

On National Forklift Safety Day, companies and safety advocates are asked to focus and distribute information on ways to prevent forklift accidents. The goal is to improve education and awareness to help reduce operator errors and keep workers safe.

Common methods that help reduce forklift accident include:

  • Providing every employee with initial and ongoing training, which has been proven to reduce on-the-job accidents by up to 30 percent by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • Ensuring that only trained, certified individuals operate forklifts.
  • Documenting all near-miss forklift accidents.
  • Re-training workers after near-miss accidents and actual accidents.
  • Using the horn on the forklift to alert other workers at intersections.
  • Maintaining and servicing forklifts at regular intervals.

West Chester Workplace Accident Lawyers at the Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello Help Injured Employees

If you were hurt in a forklift accident, please contact the West Chester workplace accident lawyers at the Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello to discuss your case before filing your claim or accepting a settlement. For a free consultation, call us at (610) 892-4940 or through an online contact form. Located in Media, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout Media, Delaware County, and West Chester.

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2023-03-01
I have known Deb for years now and it all started in 2009 when I got hurt and needed legal help with my workers comp. I randomly chose Deb because of the things I read on her website and I liked that she had a take charge attitude about just about everything. She out-lawyered someone and got me more in a settlement for that and then also worked with me on another case and won that one as well for me. If you get to know Deb and her personal story, you will get to know an amazing single mom who has had her own struggles and has come out so much stronger. She will fight for you if you do your part as a client and follow her guidance. I have now used two women lawyers in Media and three men and I actually found the two women far more effective and both won my cases that the men lost. Without Deb and my other lawyer winning the cases for me that they did - I could have found myself disabled for good with no money to pay for the life I live because I can’t work now. I credit my ability to be able to eat and have transportation and all. I couldn’t be more grateful for their hard work they did for me. Deb has won two of my cases and I would absolutely refer others to her for the same kinds of cases and I would use her again if I ever needed her help again!
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2019-10-08
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2019-09-24
If you ever need a worker’s compensation attorney, I highly suggest using Deborah Truscello. I had a work accident injury and was referred to Deborah. She was with me every step of the way, with this long-drawn-out process. She was there any time I had questions or needed advice on my rehabilitation. Now my case is settled. I am very happy how things turned out and I owe it all to her. I can't thank her enough. I will use her again if I ever need too.
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2019-09-01
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2019-05-18
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