Injury from Falling Objects
In the industrial workplace, workers are often at risk of heavy objects
being displaced and falling from above. Falling object accidents occur
due to a lack of communication that prevents workers from being warned
when work is going on overhead, when loads are being moved or secured
improperly, or when protective head gear is not worn.
Causes of Injuries from Falling Objects
- Inadequate signage warning about work going on overhead
- Falling objects dropped by workers at a higher level
- Objects falling from construction scaffolding and platforms
- Dropped hand tools and equipment being used on a higher level
- Loose boxes or other objects that get displaced and fall off from stacked
merchandise
- Improperly secured loads being lifted or carried overhead, leading to objects
getting dislodged
Prevention of Accidents from Falling Objects
- Canopies or nets must be used to catch any falling objects
- Any loads that must be lifted to a high position must be secured properly
with strong restraints
- If a load is placed on a construction scaffold, there must be secured guardrails
- Workers must be discouraged from lifting loads or lowering them over other
workers' heads
- All precautions must be taken to prevent materials from falling from a
platform while they are being stacked
- When any overhead work is going on, workers below must be given sufficient
warning with signs or barricades
- Workers must be provided protective equipment (ex: hardhats) to protect
them from injuries
Were you injured by a falling object? Call us today!
There is nothing that is quite as serious as suffering a
work-related injury. If you are looking into filing a
compensation claim for an injury sustained at an industrial facility, it is important that
you do not attempt to take on your case alone. At Arnold & Itkin LLP,
we know what you are facing, and we are prepared to help you fight for
the maximum monetary compensation that you deserve. By working with our
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Please
contact an industrial accident lawyer from our firm if you were hurt in an accident involving a falling object.