Hayward California – Machine Injury & Accidents

Hayward California is a town known for its thriving machinery industry. However, this has not been without its cost. In recent years, Hayward has seen an increase in machinery accidents. What’s causing this spike?

Some experts say that the reason for the increase in Hayward machinery accidents is due to the increasing popularity of automated machines. These machines are more reliable and can be operated more quickly than traditional machines, but they can also be more dangerous. When automated machines are operated incorrectly, they can lead to devastating consequences.

Another reason why Hayward machinery accidents are on the rise is the population growth in the town. More people means more opportunities for accidents involving machinery. Workers who are unfamiliar with how to operate automated machines can also lead to accidents.

Manufacturing Companies

There are many manufacturing companies located in Hayward, California. Some of these companies include

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Technology Systems and Service, Inc.
Plastikon Industries
Shasta Beverages, Inc.
Airport Appliance, Inc.
Ly Brothers Corporation
Mdc Precision, LLC

Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc.
Columbus Manufacturing, Inc.
Ironridge, Inc.
Therm-X of California, Inc.
Chawk Technology Intl., Inc.
Quantum Global Technologies, LLC
California Hydronics Corporation

These companies offer a variety of products and services, and employ a large number of people. With so many people working in close proximity to dangerous machinery, it’s not surprising that there have been a number of accidents.

Machinery Accidents

There have been a number of other machinery accidents in Hayward California over the years. Here are some of the more notable incidents:

AccidentDate	Employer	City	State	Description	Injury	Body Part	Event	Injury Source	Other Injury Source
21/07/2021	Walters & Son Cabinetry, LLC	Hayward	Wi	On July 21, 2021, an employee was feeding reclaimed lumber into a wood jointer when his left ring finger contacted the machine's rotating cutter head, resulting in an amputation above the top knuckle.	Amputations	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment	Boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery
31/01/2020	Adams Publishing Group, LLC	Hayward	Wisconsin	At approximately 3:00 a.m. on January 31, 2020, an employee was operating a delivery truck's lift gate when the employee fell forward off the lift gate after miss-stepping over the edge. The employee fell chest-down on the ground and was hospitalized with four fractured ribs.	Fractures	Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders	Other fall to lower level	Delivery truck or van	Floors, walkways, ground surfaces
14/08/2018	Arclin Surfaces, LLC.	Hayward	Wisconsin	An employee was operating a standard manual office paper cutter when the employee made contact with the blade, resulting in a partial finger amputation.	Amputations	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker	Cutting handtools-nonpowered
16/06/2018	Todd's Redi Mix Concrete, L.L.C.	Hayward	Wisconsin	On June 16, 2018, at approximately 9:00 a.m., an employee was attempting to check the gear box on top of a ready mix truck when the employee slipped, fell, and struck the truck fender and the floor. The employee suffered three broken ribs and a punctured lung.	Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk	Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders	Other fall to lower level	Cement truck, concrete mixer truck	Floor, n.e.c.
01/06/2018	JOHNSON TIMBER CORPORATION	Hayward	Wisconsin	On June 1, 2018, an employee was pressing a hydraulic shaft with a manually operated hydraulic press when a piece of metal that had not cleared the press table ejected and struck his left pinky finger, causing tendon damage that required hospitalization and stitches.	Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc.	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Struck by dislodged flying object, particle	Scrap, waste, debris	Presses, except printing, n.e.c.
10/01/2018	Andry Rasmussen and Sons, Inc.	Hayward	Wisconsin	An employee was operating a handheld drill and attempting to drill through a brick wall when his glove was caught on the drill and his left pinky finger was amputated at the first knuckle.	Amputations	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker	Drills-powered	Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
15/04/2017	Arclin Surfaces, LLC.	Hayward	Wisconsin	On April 15, 2017, at about 2:30 a.m., an employee was cleaning a primer day tank when the agitator in the tank started to move. The hose the employee was using to clean the tank wrapped around the agitator, causing her right arm to be caught in the moving agitator. She suffered a fractured right arm and right pinky.	Fractures	Hand(s) and arm(s)	Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning	Paper production machinery
16/04/2015	Trussworks, Inc	Hayward	Wisconsin	On 4/16/2015 at about 10:30 a.m., an employee was oiling, cleaning, and checking tension on a moving chain when the employee's finger got caught up in the chain amputating a fingertip.	Amputations	Fingertip(s)	Entangled in other object or equipment	Chains
AccidentDate	Employer	City	State	Description	Injury	Body Part	Event	Injury Source	Other Injury Source

If you or someone you know has been injured in a machinery accident, it’s important to get in touch with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you explore your legal options and get the compensation you deserve.

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