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Factory Accident Claims - Personal Injury Claims for Factory Workers
Injured in a Factory Accident?
Introduction to Factory Injuries
Common Factory Accidents
Typical Injuries sustained in Factories
The Six Pack Regulations
Regulations to Protect Factory Workers
Why choose Thompsons to help with your Factory Accident Claim?
Thompsons are the most experienced personal injury law firm
Examples of Factory Accident Claims we have dealt with
News Stories we have published about Factory Accidents
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Advice for Factory Workers
How to start a claim for compensation if you have been injured at work
Injured in a Factory Accident?
Introduction to Factory Injuries
If you work in a factory you will already know that they can be very dangerous places to be. It is paramount that health and safety regulations are implemented and followed in order to avoid accidents happening. The consequences of an accident in a factory can be very serious and can lead to workers suffering severe injuries.
If you are injured whilst working in a factory and the accident was someone else's fault, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation. To discuss the possibility of making a claim with no obligation, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Common Factory Accidents
Typical Injuries sustained in Factories
Below you will find information about some of the most common types of accidents and injuries sustained in factories. If the type of injury you have sustained is not mentioned below, please call us on 08000 224 224 and we will let you know if we can help.
Dangerous Machinery
In a factory there are often a number of machines which could potentially cause serious injuries. Anyone operating machinery should be fully trained on how to do so correctly and safely and the machinery should be well-maintained. Unguarded machinery and untrained operators account for a high percentage of accidents involving machinery in factories. Common injuries sustained from this type of accident include burns, lacerations and amputations.
Lifting Heavy Objects
Manufacturing goods in a factory environment often requires manual handling of components or the finished product. As far as is possible, lifting of heavy objects should be avoided and equipment should be provided to limit the amount of manual handling necessary. If the lifting of heavy objects cannot be totally avoided, staff should be provided with training on how to lift safely. Manual handling injuries often result in back injuries, neck and shoulder injuries, arm injuries or foot injuries.
Forklift Truck Accidents
Specialist training is required for anyone who operates a forklift truck and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should also be provided. Fork lift trucks should be inspected regularly and kept well maintained. There should also be separation of vehicular and pedestrian routes with protective barriers being erected if appropriate. Injuries caused by forklift trucks can vary in severity from crush injuries causing broken bones to fatalities.
Slips, Trips and Falls
In a manufacturing environment, it is not uncommon for spillages to occur particularly if food processing is involved. There should be a system for cleaning in place in a factory where the floor is regularly inspected and cleaned of any spillages or other slipping and tripping hazards. Common causes of slips in factories include water on the floor and oil on the floor.
Industrial Diseases
Depending on what is being manufactured in the factory, there may also be a risk of industrial diseases. Dust, fumes, chemicals and other dangerous substances can all be present in factories and can contribute to industrial diseases. Some of the most common industrial disease cases we help with at Thompsons Solicitors include industrial deafness, occupational dermatitis, hand arm vibration syndrome ( including vibration white finger), occupational asthma, latex allergies and asbestos related illnesses.
If you have been injured whilst working in a factory or have developed an industrial illness due to your working conditions, you may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim. To discuss how Thompsons Solicitors may be able to help you on a cost-free basis, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
The Six Pack Regulations
Regulations to Protect Factory Workers
All employers have a duty to protect their staff and visitors from the risk of injury and factory workers are no exception. The safety of all workers including factory workers is protected by a group of six major health and safety regulations known as the "Six Pack". These six regulations brought in, in 1992 replaced the Factories Act 1961 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
The six pack is made up of The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, The Manual Handling Operations Regulations, The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations, The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations and The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations.
The six regulations are very detailed and not all of them will routinely apply to factory workers. Some main parts of the regulations to affect factory workers include Manual Handling which we have already mentioned above, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which should be provided in all cases where the risk of injury or illness cannot be completely eliminated and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) which details how workers should be protected from harmful substances in the workplace through elimination, training and PPE.
If you have suffered an injury whilst working in a factory which was caused by the negligence of someone else, even if the person at fault was a colleague, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim.
To discuss your individual circumstances in more detail, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Why choose Thompsons to help with your Factory Accident Claim?
Thompsons are the most experienced personal injury law firm
At Thompsons Solicitors we have over 90 years experience of dealing with personal injury compensation claims and are proud to fight for the rights of injured workers. We never work for employers or insurance companies.
We have teams of expert accident at work solicitors and lawyers based regionally throughout the UK who specialise in workplace accidents. We also have separate teams who deal exclusively with claims involving life-changing serious injury claims and industrial diseases.
After providing very brief details of your potential claim, we will put you in touch with one of our lawyers or solicitors who will quickly advise you of the prospects of your case.
To discuss how we can help you, with no obligation, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Examples of Factory Accident Claims we have dealt with
News Stories we have published about Factory Accidents
In the past, we have published many news stories on our website about claims we have dealt with for people injured whilst working in a factory. Links to a selection of these can be found below or to read all of our news stories, visit our Personal Injury News page.
Manufacturing worker needed knee surgery after oil spill in factory
Asbestos victim calls for contact from former workmates
Factory worker compensated after breaking ankle
Factory machinist receives compensation after decades of exposure to excessive noise
Britvic factory worker compensated after suffering from crushed hand
Honda pay damages to injured employee
Printer exposed to dangerous fumes compensated after developing asthma
Plater compensated after being exposed to vibrating tools
Beer can manufacturer compensates worker for head injury
BAE systems pay compensation after accident with antiquated machine
Tetley pays compensation to worker injured in manual handling accident
Information wanted on Second World War munitions factory in Lutterworth
Forge worker crushed by red hot two tonne pole receives compensation
Ford employee compensated for firm's health and safety failures
Engineer forced to take pay cut after fall at work
Family speak out after firm fined for causing worker's death
Factory prank ends in spinal injury
Shredded arm leads to steel firm paying damages
£300000 for factory worker's arm / hand crushed by machine
Caterpillar worker's family receives asbestos compensation
Cemex compensate family for fatal explosion
He was my life', says Widow whose Husband died from Asbestos Cancer
Process worker compensated for permanent hearing loss
Cadbury Bournville worker compensated for asbestos exposure
Fitter deafened after having to choose between protecting his eyes or ears
Caterpillar pays damages for faulty work equipment
Factory worker compensated after crush injury
Factory worker receives damages after burn injury
Factory worker receives damages for broken wrist
Factory worker receives compensation for occupational asthma
Cooker manufacturer pays compensation for unsafe practices
Factory worker awarded damages for hearing loss
Faulty design causes JCB worker's accident
Factory worker receives £100000 for permanent eye damage
Worker receives compensation for industrial asthma
Keen athlete forced to retire after workplace injury
Payout for injured Land Rover worker
Chimney manufacturer compensates asbestos victim
Engineer compensated for horrific injuries
Rolls Royce settle hearing loss claim
Machine fitter compensated for loss of hearing
Indesit forced to pay £12000 compensation to injured factory worker
Compensation for men exposed to dangerous dust at work
Woman exposed to asbestos while working for a clothes factory
NHS Logistics Authority pays factory worker damages
Factory foreman deafened by noise wins compensation from Corus
Wiltshire man secures £50000 Compensation for Leg Injury
Former Peugeot worker wins damages for factory fall
If you have suffered an accident or developed an illness after working in a factory, you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. For more information about how we may be able to help you, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Advice for Factory Workers
How to start a claim for compensation if you have been injured at work
If you or anyone you know has suffered an injury, illness or disease which was not their fault, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury compensation claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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