Man Crushed to Death By Truck in Pennsylvania Workplace Accident
A man was killed when clearing flatbeds of snow from trucks at a towing business in North Brunswick on January 12. According to an article in The Philadelphia Inquirer, the man became trapped and was crushed when his co-worker was tilting a flatbed and trying to get it back into position.
This tragic work accident may have been prevented if proper safety measures were followed. About 232 US workers were killed in 2009 by being crushed or trapped by equipment. Every year, mistakes are made while loading, which results in flatbed truck accidents where workers are crushed between the forklift and the rear of the truck. Others have been crushed by falling loads.
It is crucial that employers adequately train their employees and truck drivers in proper loading and unloading of heavy cargo on and off flatbed trucks. They also must follow safety procedures when handling and operating forklifts and other heavy machinery.
When a worker is injured or killed, the victim’s family should contact an experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation accident lawyer to seek damages. If the employer is found negligent, they could be held liable.
Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP have many years of experience helping families of workers injured while at work. If your loved one has been injured or killed in a workplace accident in Pennsylvania, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP today for a free consultation of your case. We will help you obtain compensation to assist with paying for medical bills, physical therapy, loss of earnings, and more. We offer a consultation at no cost and no obligation.
