In an effort to prevent injuries which may be caused as a result of improper
maintenance of work equipment, failure to properly train workers on the
use of work equipment, and disregard to the safety of employees, the U.S.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined employers
across the country hundreds of thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, these
fines usually come
after someone has been injured. Yet, even if you or a loved one has been injured
as a result of unsafe equipment accident, you may not share in those fines.
The medical bills, loss of income, and physical and emotional damages
may not be fully covered by any insurance you may have. This does not
mean, however, that you may not ultimately be entitled to full compensation
for those damages and injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of another
in maintaining unsafe equipment, recovery may be a telephone call away.
Contact the experienced unsafe equipment injury lawyers in Santa Cruz
at Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP to find out what rights you may have
in your situation. For a free consultation, call us at
(800) 900-0863.
Importance Of Equipment Maintenance In California Workplaces
No
one can argue that even if you work with toxic chemicals, blasting equipment,
or similar equipment, the possibility of injury may be greater than if
you work in a less dangerous environment. The equipment you use to complete
your tasks, however, should be safe and in good working order to avoid
on-the-job accidents and injuries. As an employee in California, you have
a right to be protected against an unsafe equipment injury.
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