Transformer Blast Injures Workers
A transformer explosion caused an underground fire and power outage in a section of Newark, NJ and injured two workers. According to this article on Philly.com by the Associated Press, on June 30 around 11:30 a.m., Public Service Electric & Gas was working on the transformer when it caught fire and exploded.
Workers in the IDT building evacuated the building after they heard a loud boom. Two workers suffered workplace injuries and their conditions are not yet known.
Black plumes of smoke that rose from the ground disappeared as firefighters extinguished debris that ignited. PSE&G has not yet determined the extent of damage and many buildings in downtown Newark were without electricity.
In Pennsylvania, every company must carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance in case an employee is injured on the job, becomes ill due to circumstances surrounding their job, or even if death results from their job. Benefits can include medical expenses, lost wages and death benefits. Workers’ compensation exists both as a way to benefit injured workers and as a way to protect employers. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system, which means that no guilt needs to be proved in a case; only that the injury sustained occurred while on the job.
The workers who were injured here have potential workers’ compensation claims. It may also be in a worker’s best interest to also contact an experienced worker’s compensation attorney who can carefully examine an incident to identify any negligence or wrongdoing. An experienced attorney would also look into a “third party claim.” These are claims that are filed against parties that are not the worker’s employer. It could be a contractor, a sub-contractor, or even the manufacturer of a defective product. If it is determined that one of those parties was responsible for an accident and any injuries, then they could be held liable.
Whether your injury was a simple slip and fall, or involves serious injuries, Cherry, Fieger, & Marciano can help you. These dedicated and experienced workplace accident lawyers in PA will do everything possible to get the monetary compensation that is owed to you to help pay medical bills, physical therapy, loss of work and more.
