Machinery Accidents
Average Workers Comp Settlement: $30,000 – $150,000
Machinery accidents include injuries caused by contact with industrial equipment, power tools, conveyor belts, presses, saws, and other mechanical devices. These injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to severe lacerations, crush injuries, amputations, and even death. Manufacturing, agriculture, and construction industries see the highest rates of machinery-related injuries.
Common Symptoms
- •Lacerations and deep cuts requiring stitches or surgery
- •Crush injuries to hands, fingers, or limbs
- •Fractures and broken bones
- •Amputations of fingers, hands, or limbs
- •Burns from heated equipment or friction
- •Hearing loss from prolonged exposure to loud machinery
- •Eye injuries from flying debris or particles
Key Facts About Machinery Accidents Claims
- •Machinery accidents are among the most severe workplace injuries
- •Amputation claims can settle for $100,000 to over $500,000
- •OSHA requires machine guarding for all equipment with moving parts
- •Employer OSHA violations can strengthen a workers comp claim
- •Third-party claims may be available against equipment manufacturers
- •Lockout/tagout violations are a leading cause of machinery accidents
Filing a Workers Comp Claim for Machinery Accidents
- Report immediately — tell your employer about the injury as soon as it happens or as soon as you notice symptoms.
- Get medical documentation — see a doctor and ensure your injury is clearly linked to your work activities.
- Keep records — document all symptoms, medical visits, expenses, and time missed from work.
- File within your state's deadline — check your state's filing requirements.
- Consider legal help — if your claim is denied or you're offered a low settlement, a workers comp attorney can help.