Flint, Michigan is one of the most troubled cities in the United States. It has been plagued by poverty, crime, and lack of infrastructure for years. This hasn’t stopped companies from moving in and setting up shop there, however. Recently, one of these companies was involved in a machinery accident that left dozens of people injured. The statistics show that this is a common theme in Flint. In fact, out of every 100 businesses that have opened in Flint over the past decade, at least one has experienced an accident. This is why it’s important to be safe when working with machinery. By using safety features like automatic shut-off systems and guard rails, you can prevent injuries and accidents from happening.
Manufacturing Companies
Flint Michigan is home to a number of manufacturing companies, including
Ground Effects LLC
Oakley Industries Sub Assembly Division, Inc.
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy of Flint, LLC
A I Flint, LLC
Wgs Global Services, L.C.
Premiere Packaging, Inc.
Rogers Foam Automotive Corporation
Koegel Meats, Inc.
Hougen Manufacturing, Inc.
Printcomm Inc.
Aci Plastics, Inc.
Oil Chem, Inc.
Spen-Tech Machine Engineering Corp.
Lorbec Metals – Usa, Ltd.
These companies produce a wide range of products, from automobiles to engines and transmissions. In addition, Flint is home to several other manufacturing businesses, including breweries and plastic manufacturers. Given the wide range of products produced in Flint, it is no wonder that machinery accidents are a common occurrence here.
When an industrial accident occurs, it can cause serious injuries to workers and bystanders. In some cases, the machines involved can be severely damaged. If you have been injured as a result of a machinery accident in Flint Michigan, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact an experienced lawyer to discuss your legal options.
Machinery Accidents
Flint Michigan has seen a number of machinery accidents in recent years, some of which have resulted in injury or death. Here are some examples:
AccidentDate
Employer
City
State
Description
Injury
Body Part
Event
Injury Source
Other Injury Source
22/06/2021
Weis Markets 176
Mifflintown
Pa
An employee fell while stepping off a stool, landing on the ground and suffering a broken T12 vertebra.
Fractures
Thoracic region
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Step ladders
Floor, n.e.c.
22/04/2021
Controls Service & Engineering Co., Inc. (CSE)
Mifflintown
Pa
An employee was trying to unclog a kitchen drain. A mixture of bleach and a drain cleaning solution produced toxic vapors, which the employee inhaled.
Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect
BODY SYSTEMS
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures
25/04/2018
Acme Truck Line, Inc.
Mifflintown
Pennsylvania
While getting into the cab of a truck, an employee slipped and fell, suffering a laceration to the head and a concussion. The employee was hospitalized.
Concussions
Brain
Other fall to lower level
Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
19/02/2018
American Fire Protection Group
Flint
Texas
An employee was installing pipes for a sprinkler system and started to descend a ladder when it gave way, causing him to fall to the ground.
Traumatic injuries and disorders
Nonclassifiable
Other fall to lower level
Movable ladders
29/01/2018
Amerigas Propane
Flinthill
Missouri
An employee was unloading a cylinder cage out of a truck when his leg was caught on the truck's side gate. He fell to the ground and broke his left leg.
Fractures
Leg(s)
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Pickup truck
17/02/2017
Valley Protein, Inc
Mifflintown
Pennsylvania
An employee was pinned between a reversing truck and a wall, suffering a punctured left lung and eight broken ribs.
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area
Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility
08/08/2016
Yates Bleachery Company
Flintstone
Georgia
An employee was working in an aeration basin and attempted to retrieve a grappling hook when he slipped and fell breaking his lower left leg.
Fractures
Lower leg(s)
Fall on same level due to slipping
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces
Mud
11/12/2015
Treen Box and Pallet Corporation
Mifflintown
Pennsylvania
An employee operating the KM16 5 head saw suffered a partial amputation of his right foot.
Amputations
Foot (feet)
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Sawing machinery-stationary
17/09/2015
Energex American Incorporated
Mifflintown
Pennsylvania
An employee was operating a front end loader on a pile of raw material (wood chips and saw dust). The front end loader rolled down the pile. The employee sustained broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway
Bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders
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City
State
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Injury
Body Part
Event
Injury Source
Other Injury Source
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If you have been injured in a machinery accident, contact a Flint Michigan machinery accident lawyer as soon as possible. A lawyer can help you file a claim and get the compensation you deserve.
