Factory and manufacturing workers perform physically demanding jobs that often involve heavy machinery, repetitive motion, production lines, forklifts, conveyor systems, and heavy lifting. As a result, manufacturing employees face some of the highest workplace injury rates in Pennsylvania.
At Stern & Cohen, we represent injured factory workers, machine operators, assemblers, welders, maintenance workers, forklift operators, production workers, and other manufacturing employees who have been hurt on the job. If you suffered a workplace injury in a factory or manufacturing facility, our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to help.
Common Causes of Factory and Manufacturing Worker Injuries
Manufacturing environments contain numerous hazards that can lead to serious workplace accidents and repetitive stress injuries.
Common causes of factory and manufacturing worker injuries include:
- Heavy lifting and overexertion
- Repetitive motion and repetitive stress injuries
- Forklift and industrial vehicle accidents
- Machinery and equipment accidents
- Conveyor belt injuries
- Slip, trip, and fall accidents
- Falling objects and materials
- Crush injuries involving machinery or products
- Electrical accidents
- Exposure to dangerous chemicals or hazardous substances
Whether you work in a warehouse, production facility, assembly plant, food processing facility, or manufacturing plant, a workplace injury can result in significant medical treatment and time away from work.
Common Manufacturing Injuries
Factory and manufacturing workers often suffer injuries caused by repetitive tasks, heavy labor, and dangerous equipment.
Common factory worker injuries include:
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Knee injuries
- Wrist and hand injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Herniated discs
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Crush injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Amputations
- Burns and electrical injuries
Many manufacturing injuries develop over time from repetitive work activities, while others occur suddenly in serious workplace accidents.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Manufacturing Employees
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may be available if you were injured while performing your job duties in a factory or manufacturing facility.
Workers’ compensation benefits may cover:
- Medical treatment
- Surgery and hospital bills
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Prescription medications
- Wage-loss benefits
- Specific loss benefits for permanent injuries
- Workers’ compensation settlements
Even if your injury developed gradually from repetitive work, you may still qualify for workers’ compensation benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can factory workers receive workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Most factory and manufacturing workers in Pennsylvania are covered by workers’ compensation. Benefits may be available for workplace accidents, repetitive stress injuries, machinery accidents, and occupational injuries that occur while performing job duties.
Can repetitive motion injuries qualify for workers’ compensation?
Yes. Conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and other repetitive stress injuries may qualify for workers’ compensation if they were caused or aggravated by your work activities.
What should I do after a factory injury?
Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible and seek medical treatment. Prompt reporting and proper documentation can help protect your right to workers’ compensation benefits and avoid disputes with the insurance company.
Contact a Pennsylvania Factory and Manufacturing Injury Layer
A serious manufacturing injury can affect your health, income, and ability to return to work. At Stern & Cohen, we help injured factory and manufacturing workers pursue the workers’ compensation benefits they deserve.
If you were injured while working in a factory, manufacturing plant, production facility, or industrial setting, contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation.