Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog

On February 23, an explosion and resulting fire at a gas well site in Washington County in Pennsylvania injured three workers who were in the process of moving water from the well site that had accumulated due to melting snow. According to Post-Gazette.com, a fire broke out in some storage tanks that were holding fracking fluid, a chemical compound that is pumped underground as part of extraction process of Marcellus Shale gas drilling.

Of the 4,340 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2009, 113 were caused by fires and explosions, about 3 percent of all fatalities. There were five workers injured in fires and explosions in Pennsylvania that year. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) reports that fires and explosions injure around 5,000 workers every year in the U.S.

The article reported that the workers suffered burns in the explosion and fire accident. Other common injuries from explosion accidents include exposure to toxic gases, fall injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, head injuries, muscle damage, lacerations, loss of sight or hearing, and even death. It is crucial that proper safety regulations and procedures are followed and companies train workers about safety rules and enforce them in order to decrease the chances of an explosion accident. There are rules and regulations in place for employers and contractors to follow when teaching employees how to handle and work near flammable and combustible liquids. When they are enforced and maintained, they can prevent explosion accidents from occurring.

If you have been injured in an explosion accident in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia explosion accident attorneys at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP will investigate the events that led to the explosion accident. Call us today for a free consultation.

Recently, a maintenance worker suffered minor burn injuries in an explosion at a New Jersey apartment complex. According to a report on NorthJersey.com, the man was spreading polyurethane on the floor of an apartment with the windows and doors closed. Fumes built up inside the apartment and when the refrigerator’s compressor came on, it sparked an explosion that shattered a glass door and knocked plasterboard off the walls in three rooms.

Fires and explosions account for about 3 percent of all workplace fatalities. A total of 113 workers were killed in 2009 due to fires or explosions. Three of the workers were from New Jersey and 5 workers died in Pennsylvania that year. About 5,000 workers are injured each year in explosion accidents.

Construction and industrial workplaces have many potential explosion hazards. It is crucial that safety regulations and procedures are followed by employers and workers are properly trained on safety measures. Pennsylvania explosion accidents are preventable if the proper safety rules are enforced. When regulations are not followed, workers may be at risk for injuries including severe burns, fall injuries, broken bones, toxic exposure, internal injuries, head injuries, muscle damage, and more.

If you or a loved one has been severely injured or a close family member has been killed in an explosion accident in PA, the Philadelphia explosion accident attorneys at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP may be able to help. We will work hard to investigate the events that led to the explosion accident and seek adequate compensation for you and your family. Please contact one of our lawyers today for a free and confidential consultation by calling 1-888-684-7192.

Recently, two New Jersey tire store employees suffered burns after a motor vehicle fuel pump ignited and exploded. The Daily Record reports that that explosion accident occurred when an employee tried to put out the fire, but the force of discharge from an extinguisher knocked over a tray of gasoline, which further fueled the fire and triggered an explosion.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fires and explosions account for about 3 percent of workplace fatalities in the United States. In 2009, 113 workers were killed in 2009 in the U.S. due to fires or explosions. In New Jersey, there were 3 worker deaths because of fires or explosions that same year, and in PA, five workers died from the same causes.

If proper safety regulations and procedures are followed and companies train workers about safety rules and enforce them, Pennsylvania explosion accidents are largely preventable. However, if regulations are not followed or enforced, workers may be at risk for explosion accident-related injuries, including severe burns, fall injuries, broken bones, exposure to toxins, internal injuries, head injuries, muscle damage, and more.

For many years, the experienced Philadelphia explosion accident lawyers at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP have successfully helped explosion accident victims and their families. We will carefully investigate the events that led to an explosion accident and explain the laws that apply to your specific case as well as answer any questions you may have while we seek damages for you and your family. We will work hard to ensure that you receive the compensation you need to pay for medical bills and other related expenses. If you have recently been injured in an explosion or fire accident, call us today for your free consultation.

A 19-year-old employee of Philadelphia Gas Works was killed on January 18 in a gas explosion in northeast Philadelphia. The man had only worked for PGW for about a year. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, it’s the first fatal PGW blast in 33 years and the cause is still unknown. There were also four other workers injured in the explosion accident.

Hundreds of workers are killed every year in workplace explosions and thousands more are injured. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2009, 59 workers were killed, which was about 8 percent of the total workers killed that year. In Pennsylvania that year, there were five worker fatalities due to explosions and fires.

Some potential explosion hazards at Pennsylvania workplaces include tanks of compressed liquid propane; and oxygen and acetylene as well as gasoline and diesel fuel present in places where workers are welding, grinding, and cutting metal are all potentially deadly. Employers must ensure that safety regulations and procedures are followed properly and that workers are trained about safety rules.

There will certainly be an investigation into what caused this fatal Philadelphia explosion accident. The victim’s family as well as the injured workers would be advised to seek the advice of a skilled Philadelphia explosion accident attorney. They will also investigate the events that led to the accident and seek damages on behalf of injured victims and their families.

Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP have been helping explosion accident victims and their families for many years. Our Pennsylvania explosion accident lawyers also work hard to ensure that each client receives the damages they need to pay medical bills and other expenses. Call us today for a free consultation.

A Pennsylvania worker suffered serious burns over almost 25 % of his body after a steam explosion at the Hussey Copper plant in Leetsdal, PA. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the January 11 explosion accident also injured two other workers. Workers were processing 12-foot-long copper ingots when the accident occurred.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that approximately 200 workers are killed every year in explosion accidents and fires. About 5,000 more are injured in these types of accidents annually. In 2008, 173 workers were killed in fires/explosions.

There are many potential explosion hazards at industrial plants and other similar workplaces. If proper safety regulations and procedures are not followed and enforced, workers may be at risk for explosion accident injuries, including severe burns. Other injuries include exposure to toxins, falls, broken bones, head injuries, internal injuries, lacerations, loss of sight and hearing, and even death.

The injured workers who were burned at the Hussey Copper plant are entitled to Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits. It is also possible that a third party was responsible for the accident, such as the manufacturer of equipment that was used if it is discovered to be defective, and in those instances, a third party lawsuit can be filed.

If you or a close relative has been severely injured or a close family member has been killed in an explosion accident, the Pennsylvania explosion accident attorneys at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP may be able to help. Our lawyers have been helping explosion accident victims and their families in Pennsylvania for many years. We will investigate the events that led to the accident, and help workers and their families receive a settlement and damages that can help pay for medical bills. Call us today for a free consultation.

A tanker truck exploded near Pittsburgh, PA on December 9, killing one worker and seriously injuring another. The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reported the men were thawing a valve on the tanker when it occurred. A manhole cover struck the men when it flew off the tanker.

Police and OSHA will investigate tragic accidents like this one. They will make sure there was no lack of safety equipment and determine if adequate training was given to the employees. If another worker’s negligent behavior contributed to this Pennsylvania explosion accident, they could be liable. If a third party, such the manufacturer of a part with a mechanical defect, contributed to this accident, they could also be liable.

A report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that in 2008, there were 173 workers who were killed in explosions and fires. This was 3 percent more than the previous year. About 349 workers died from being struck by an object or equipment. Employers must be concerned with worker safety or they could be putting their employees in danger.

To reduce the number of workplace accidents in Pennsylvania, it’s imperative that safety regulations are followed. There are many laws in place that include requirements for safety equipment; procedures for dealing with heavy objects, machinery or dangerous chemicals; and break schedules for workers. Employers must stick to these rules and train their workers in proper safety protocol.

If you or a loved one has recently suffered injuries in an explosion accident in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia explosion accident attorneys at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP can help you get the compensation you deserve and will provide you with a free consultation about your case.

Several U.S. steel workers have filed lawsuits against Power Piping Co. after a July 14 explosion at the Steel Corp’s Clariton Coke works. According to an article in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the explosion injured 20 people. The lawsuits claims that Power Piping created unsafe working conditions. The US Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is still investigating the explosion.

OSHA routinely inspects all kinds of work environments for hazards relating to building codes, equipment maintenance, ventilation and more. They have the power to regulate workplaces for dangerous conditions. OSHA also maintains resources at its website for workers to use if they see dangers in their places of work. The regulations put in place by OSHA can be a significant part of a work injury claim if the agency did not catch an unaddressed safety issue prior to an injury. Pennsylvania work injury lawyers such as those at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP know about OSHA statutes and their relevance to cases in which workers suffer injury on the job.

Steel workers were among the occupation groups with a high number of fatalities. In 2008, there were about 46 fatalities per 100,000 workers. The Bureau of Labor statistics reported that the number of fatal work injuries involving fires and explosions went up 14 % from 2007 to 2008. And, there were 173 deaths caused by fires or explosions in 2008.

If you have been injured in a Pennsylvania workplace explosion, you would be well advised to seek the advice of an experienced worker’s compensation attorney. They can file a third party claim against a negligent party other than their employer, which includes contractors, sub-contractors or the manufacturers of defective products.

Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP place a great emphasis on serious personal injuries sustained in a work environment. Please call today for a free consultation.