Factories and manufacturing plants are among the most hazardous workplaces. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the manufacturing sector has one of the highest rates of work-related injuries and illnesses. On average, nearly 350 workers in the manufacturing industry are killed every year in work-related accidents.
Manufacturing jobs often require working in close proximity to dangerous, fast-moving machinery and hazardous materials. Exposure to toxic chemicals can also cause cancer or other illnesses over the long term.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented numerous detailed regulations to help ensure workers’ safety in factories and manufacturing plants. Unfortunately, however, many workplaces do not keep abreast of current safety practices. Even small lapses can have tragic consequences.
Over 100 Years Combined Experience Defending Victims’ Rights
If you or a loved one was a victim of a manufacturing accident or other type of industrial accident, contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Mark C. Tanenbaum, P.A., in Charleston, South Carolina. We have defended the rights of injury victims since 1973. Our lawyers are tried and tested litigators with more than 100 years of collective experience.
Discuss your case with an attorney during a free consultation. Call our firm at 843-577-5100. We handle all personal injury and cases on a contingency fee basis.
Our lawyers are dedicated to making a difference. You can expect personalized, one-on-one service from our team of lawyers and staff. We have gained a strong state and nationwide reputation for our unwavering advocacy.
Sources of Industrial Work-Related Accidents
Manufacturing facilities and other industrial work sites are fraught with perils. Numerous hidden hazards can pose threats to workers’ health and safety. For example, manufacturing workers are particularly at risk for injury or illness due to:
- Inadequate machinery safeguards
- Negligent equipment operation
- Defective equipment
- Exposure to toxic materials
- Electrical accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Falling objects
- Forklift accidents
Whatever the source of your injury, our firm will conduct a thorough investigation to hold the negligent parties accountable. We regularly work with a network of trusted experts — including engineers, materials, and safety experts — in a variety of fields to place responsibility where it belongs.
Victim of a Workplace Injury? Contact Us for a Free Consultation
Call The Law Office of Mark C. Tanenbaum, P.A., at 843-577-5100 to set up your free consultation. We can also be reached by email. Evening and weekend hours are available by appointment.