In Tacoma Washington, machinery accidents are common. This is because the area is known for its heavy manufacturing industry. The combination of large metal objects and tight spaces can lead to serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a machinery accident, contact an experienced lawyer. He or she can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Manufacturing Companies
Many manufacturing companies are located in Tacoma Washington, due to its proximity to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Some of the more well-known manufacturers in Tacoma include
Milgard Manufacturing LLC
Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.
Gensco, Inc.
McFarland Cascade Holdings, Inc.
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.
Bargreen-Ellingson, Inc.
U.S. Oil & Refining Co.
Par Tacoma, LLC
Aero Precision, LLC
Bradken-Atlas, LLC
Manke Lumber Company, Inc.
General Plastics Manufacturing Co
Pmw Capital, Inc.
Stella-Jones Corporation
Machinery Accidents
It’s not uncommon for machinery accidents to occur in Tacoma Washington. In fact, there have been quite a few over the years, however here are the ones that have been reported:
AccidentDate
Employer
City
State
Description
Injury
Body Part
Event
Injury Source
Other Injury Source
16/09/2021
U.S. Postal Service
Tacoma
Wa
An employee was sorting large parcels in the large parcel sorting area. The employee moved a gaylord box filled with parcels with a manual pallet jack. The employee was on the front side of the box, pulling down on the upper edge of the cardboard and tipping it over. As she stepped back and was pulling down, her feet slipped out from under her and she fell backward. As she fell, she placed both hands back to catch herself and fractured both wrists.
Fractures
Wrist(s)
Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Floor
22/09/2020
West Coast Terminal and Stevedore, Inc.
Tacoma
Wa
An employee was unlocking twist locks on a catwalk on a container ship. He fell through an open access hatch and sustained six broken ribs and a bruised lung.
Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
An employee was locking and unlocking container cones aboard a container ship utilizing a lashing rod. The employee slipped and fell due to wet conditions on the deck, landing on a lower deck about 4-6 feet below and suffering a head injury. The employee was hospitalized.
