January 18, 2023 Defective Forklifts and Workplace Injuries Many companies throughout the United States rely on their workers to operate forklifts every day. These large pieces of moving machinery are used to load and unload trucks, move heavy items, and clear space on loading docks, but they can pose significant hazards to workers. Despite the forklift requirements provided by the Occupational Safety and … Read More »
January 21, 2021 What are the Dangers of Forklifts Without Safety Features? Each year, forklift accidents result in serious injuries to more than 7,000 workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). More than one percent of those accidents result in fatalities. The most common types of forklift accidents include the following: Pedestrians struck or crushed by forklift prongs or loads Forklift tip-overs Falls from a … Read More »
June 10, 2019 National Forklift Safety Day The construction industry highlights the importance of safely maintaining and operating forklifts on National Forklift Safety Day. Held in Washington, D.C. on June 11, the day focuses on the need for safe use of forklifts and increased operator training. As forklift use increases in the workplace, the goal of the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) is … Read More »
June 6, 2018 Accidents at Distribution Centers Pennsylvania has become a hub for warehouse and distribution centers. Companies like Food Lion Distribution, Target, K-Mart, Staples, Proctor & Gamble, Georgia Pacific, Ross Distribution, Office Depot, Amazon, and Lindt Chocolate have made Pennsylvania their home. With these increased facilities, we see more and more serious and sometimes fatal workplace injuries. Tight delivery schedules and … Read More »
August 18, 2017 It is Critical to Provide Forklift Safety Training The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) found that workers who lack basic forklift safety training are at an increased risk for injury and death while operating them. There are 62,000 non-serious injuries and 35,000 serious injuries from forklifts each year, so it is important that employers do as much to prevent … Read More »
June 1, 2017 Philadelphia Work Injury Lawyers: Preventing Workplace Forklift Accidents Recently the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined a California company over $60,000 for multiple safety violations. The violations resulted in a deadly workplace forklift incident in which a 60-year-old man unnecessarily lost his life. OSHA’s investigation revealed that the employer could have prevented the fatality had the employer followed guidelines and ensured a … Read More »
April 5, 2017 Pennsylvania Product Liability Lawyers Discuss Forklift Accidents and Defects Forklifts are one of the most useful tools to those working in construction, retail, warehouses, and other industries that require the moving of heavy materials. Whether you need to move pallets, boxes, furniture, or heavy lumber, forklifts are designed to move large amounts of heavy material quickly and easily. As with all heavy machinery, there … Read More »
April 17, 2014 Philadelphia Work Injury Lawyers: Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Liability Claims Have you been injured at work? Your employer may not be the only one responsible for your injuries. In addition to filing a claim […] Read More »
