Missouri Workplace Accident Attorney: Caught-In or Between Hazards
by
James M. Hoffmann on Nov. 04, 2015
Employment Workers' Compensation Accident & Injury Accident & Injury Personal Injury
Summary: A worker may find themselves in an unexpected and dangerous situation - caught-in or-between two objects.
Due to the nature of their work, some workers are exposed to a high risk of being crushed in between two objects at the workplace. This type of workplace accident usually occurs when a worker is caught in a machine or is compressed between two objects. The accident may happen when a worker is pulled into a machine, when a workers gets compressed between two or more rolling or moving objects, or when an object collapses on the victim after he or she is caught in a machine.
Occupations at Risk for Caught-In or -Between Hazards
Certain types of jobs and work environments pose a higher risk for caught-in or -between hazards. Some workers who are exposed to higher risks of such accidents are:
- construction workers
- mine workers
- oil field workers
- assembly line workers
- airline support workers
Common Injuries Caused by Caught-In or -Between Hazards
When a worker is caught in a machine or is compressed between two objects, he or she may suffer different types of injuries. Common injuries include:
- loss of limbs or body parts
- broken bones or fractures
- asphyxiation
- internal hemorrhage or other internal injuries
- strangulation from clothing being caught in running equipment and machinery
- severe head injuries or brain injuries
- cuts, burns, abrasions, and bruises
Caught-In or -Between Collapsing Materials
This type of accident occurs when a worker is caught in and crushed in between two or more collapsing materials. The victim could be crushed, squeezed, or compressed. Situations where this type of accident may occur include:
- objects or materials collapse on the accident victim
- mine cave-in
- landslide
Construction workers, mine workers, agricultural workers, and oil field workers are exposed to a high risk for this type of work-related injury. Common injuries include asphyxiation, internal hemorrhage, other internal injuries, severe head injuries, and brain injuries.
Missouri Workers' Compensation Lawyer
If you suffer any work-related injury from a caught-in or -between hazard, you may be entitled to work comp benefits. Consult a Missouri workplace injury attorney to know what you are entitled to. Call The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann at (314) 361-4300.