Machine Accidents

Injuries Caused by Machines

People sometimes think that the era of New York as an industrial powerhouse has ended. Nevertheless, there is still a large amount of manufacturing in the five boroughs of the city. It provides employment to thousands and allows New York to continue as a major player in many industries.

Saws and punch presses can cause catastrophic injuries

Although the presence of many manufacturing jobs in the city is a good thing, the number of accidents associated with manufacturing is less positive. This is particularly true in industries that require tools such as saws, cutters, and punch presses. When one of these machines malfunctions, the injuries can be catastrophic. At the Manhattan law firm of Shandell, Blitz, Blitz & Ashley, we help people obtain compensation for a machine injury. If you have been injured by a workplace machine, contact us to learn about your options. We may be able to help you file a personal injury claim against the manufacturer or another defendant. Call today for a free initial consultation.

Textiles and printing manufacturers often have dangerous machines

Our legal team at Shandell, Blitz, Blitz & Ashley, has helped people injured by machines in the printing industry, the textile industry, and in the food service industry. Fabric cutting machines, printing presses, and punch presses all contribute significantly to the total number of accidents caused by machinery every year. In addition, homeowners and building maintenance crews are frequently injured by power saws, lawn and garden equipment, and power hand tools.

Machine guards are often missing or inadequate

Injuries that occur while using these machines are often caused by the failure to have guards. The manufacturer may have shipped the machine without the safety features, selling them as add-ons. The guards may be inadequately designed, failing to protect operators of the machines.

Electrical faults, poorly placed stop buttons, and inadequate instructions can lead to machine accidents

In addition, electrical faults in the machines cause power surges that result in fires and explosions. Some machines are not adequately protected by accessible stop buttons and have caused amputations to hands and arms or serious crushing injuries. Some machines are dangerous because the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer are inadequate. When a machine operator is unable to learn to use a machine properly because of poor instructions and labeling, it is easy to understand why there are industrial accidents.

Most claims for machine injury are products liability cases. If you have been injured by a machine at home or at work, speak with a knowledgeable lawyer to learn if you have a case. At Shandell, Blitz, Blitz & Ashley, we have been helping injured people for more than 30 years. Contact us to learn if we can help you.