In Fresno, California, there have been a lot of accidents involving machinery. Many of these accidents could have been prevented if the victims had been using machines that were properly maintained. In many cases, the victims were not using safety equipment, or they were using it incorrectly. This has led to a lot of serious injuries and even some fatalities. If you are involved in an accident involving machinery in Fresno, make sure to contact an attorney as soon as possible. The attorney can help you understand your legal rights and options.
Manufacturing Companies
Fresno California is home to many different manufacturing companies. Some of these companies include:
Lyons Magnus, LLC
Saladino’s, Inc.
Paragon Industries, Inc.
Trillium Pumps Usa, Inc.
Calaveras Materials Inc.
Netafim Irrigation, Inc.
Betts Company
Busseto Foods, Inc.
Caro Nut Company
Fresno Oxygen and Welding Suppliers, Inc.
Duncan Financial Corporation
Pacific Choice Brands, Inc.
California Industrial Rubber Co, Inc
Pana-Pacific Corporation
Machinery Accidents
In order to help prevent machinery accidents, be sure to carefully read the manufacturer’s instructions and take all appropriate safety precautions when operating the equipment. Here are a few examples of machinery accidents that occurred in Fresno California:
AccidentDate
Employer
City
State
Description
Injury
Body Part
Event
Injury Source
Other Injury Source
01/10/2020
Nordex USA Inc
Los Fresnos
Tx
An employee was checking a safety valve in a wind turbine hub. The valve separated from the mechanism and struck the employee's hand, causing a 2 1/2-inch laceration.
Cuts, lacerations
Hand(s)
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
Valves, nozzles
19/03/2020
Wims Environmental Construction Ltd
Fresno
Texas
An employee had just finished with vegetative watering and was on the hydro-seeder. The employee stood up as the hydro-seeder went under a low hanging line and he was knocked off the hydro-seeder. He fell to the ground and sustained a fractured hip.
Fractures
Hip(s)
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
Seed planting machinery
18/04/2019
Dragon Products, LTD
Los Fresnos
Texas
On April 18, 2019, an employee was removing a dent in a tank using a hydraulic jack and pipe assembly with a saddle. The pipe at one end came loose and fell on the employee's left hand, causing a crushing injury. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Crushing injuries
Hand(s)
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Pipes, ducts, tubing
Jacks
15/04/2019
Hogar Construction
Los Fresnos
Texas
An employee was using a circular handsaw to cut a wooden board at ground level. The blade ricocheted and cut the toes on the employee's right foot, causing an amputation. The safety guard was not in place at the time.
Amputations
Toes(s), toenail(s)
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Saws-powered, except chainsaws
31/07/2018
Seville Farms Inc
Los Fresnos
Texas
An employee was being lifted by a forklift to place plastic sheets on a greenhouse. The forklift slipped, and the employee was caught between it and a piece of the greenhouse.
Traumatic injuries and disorders
Nonclassifiable
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, n.e.c.
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
11/06/2018
Nalco Champion, An Ecolab Company
Fresno
Texas
An employee went around a corner and tripped over a box on the floor, falling to their right side and fracturing their hip.
Fractures
Hip(s)
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Floor
Boxes, crates, cartons
10/02/2017
Cherry Companies
Fresno
Texas
An employee was cleaning near a conveyor while the plant was in a state of shutdown because of repair activities. The conveyor then became energized and grabbed him, pulling him 75 feet in the air. He fell from the conveyor, injuring his neck and fracturing his hip.
Fractures
Hip(s)
Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet
Conveyors-powered
09/02/2017
Reddico Construction Company, Inc.
Fresno
Texas
An employee was installing an arch pipe in a driveway. After the employee released the mechanism on the hoisting apparatus that held the pipe, the pipe fell on the employee's finger, pinching it between the pipe and the concrete driveway. The employee's right ring finger was amputated at the first joint.
Amputations
Finger(s), fingernail(s)
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Pipes, ducts, tubing
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If you or someone you know has been injured in a machinery accident, it’s important to understand your rights and options. An experienced attorney can help you navigate the legal process and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.