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Industrial workers should seek help when needed after an accident

On Behalf of | Feb 9, 2019 | Industrial Workers' Accidents |

For most of us, our work is more than just a job. It provides us with a way to care for our families and comes with many personal rewards. Industrial employees typically enjoy the work they perform and are not just there for a paycheck. Most industrial employees like the physical elements of their jobs as well as the mental challenges some industrial work poses. Unfortunately, industrial workers’ accidents can interrupt these jobs and place financial hardships on Nebraska families.

Working in an industrial setting like a manufacturing facility or a meat-packing plant comes with many hazards, some of them permanent risks. Examples include chemical exposure, machine-related injuries and serious back injuries from moving heavy objects. However, the risk of suffering an industrial accident can increase without the proper approach to workplace safety.

Two examples of completely preventable industrial accidents involve poor worker training and negligence. Without the right employee training, workers could suffer injury or cause other workers to suffer injuries. Negligence can lead to injury in many ways from carelessness on the part of employees to dangerous or even unlawful demands made by employers.

Omaha is home to quite a few food processing facilities and we have seen our share of worker injuries. You already know that workers’ compensation is there for you in the wake of an industrial accident, but sometimes an injured worker needs additional help or legal guidance.

We urge all workplace accident victims to seek out the help they need so that they can recover physically as well as financially. Continue exploring our published resources to find out how an attorney can assist you in your recovery efforts.

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