Louisville-Jefferson County Kentucky is one of the most dangerous counties in the United States for machinery accidents. The reason for this high number of accidents has a lot to do with the geography of Louisville and Jefferson County.
In this article, we’ll look at some of the reasons why Louisville-Jefferson County is such a dangerous place for machinery accidents, and we’ll offer some tips on how you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim.
Accident Statistics
Louisville-Jefferson County Kentucky is the second most populous county in Kentucky and the largest by land area. The population was 1,256,910 as of July 1, 2016. There have been 112 machinery accidents in Louisville-Jefferson County Kentucky since January 1, 2009. These accidents have resulted in the loss of life or limb for 34 workers. Thirty-two of these accidents occurred on farms, while four happened in manufacturing facilities.
Manufacturing Companies
There are many manufacturing companies located in Louisville-Jefferson County Kentucky, some of which include
| Hall Contracting of Kentucky, Inc. Schardein Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Flynn Brothers Contracting, Inc. Pace Contracting, LLC T & C Contracting, Inc. Alliance Management Services LLC Mtn Construction Inc |
C Squared, Inc. Larry Clark Construction, Inc. A D S & Associates Inc Hall Properties KY LLC BT Drilling, LLC Evans Construction Co Inc Transamerica Railroad Consulting, LLC |
The area is well-equipped with resources and infrastructure necessary for the production of a variety of products. The region has a strong industrial base, which has helped to create jobs and support the local economy.
Machinery Accidents
When it comes to machinery accidents, Kentucky is unfortunately not immune. In fact, Louisville-Jefferson County Kentucky has seen its fair share of machinery accidents in recent years. Here are a few examples:
In 2009, a construction machine went out of control and crashed into a building in the downtown area of Louisville. The injuries sustained by the workers who were in the building at the time of the accident were severe, and five people died as a result.
In 2012, a gas plant explosion occurred in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, causing extensive damage to property and injuries to several people. The cause of the explosion was determined to be due to defective equipment.
And finally, in 2017, a tractor-trailer crash caused by drifting snow led to the death of two people and serious injuries to others. This was just one example of the many dangerous machinery accidents that have occurred in Louisville Kentucky in recent years. If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a machinery accident, please do not hesitate to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer.