A construction company is responsible for providing their employees with safe, properly working equipment. If a company cannot adequately maintain vehicles or equipment, the resulting mechanical errors can cause severe injuries to workers using the items or working around them. Maintenance is an important part of worker safety and can prevent many injuries caused by defective equipment.
Due to the many hazards of construction sites, any failures with machinery can lead to disabling and even deadly injuries. If your employer has failed to properly maintain work equipment, resulting in your injury, contact the knowledgeable St. Louis improper maintenance attorneys of the Finney Law Office at 314-646-0300 today for more information regarding your legal options.
Injuries from Lack of Maintenance
Basic upkeep of a vehicle or piece of equipment takes little time and often is relatively inexpensive compared to the costs associated with a complete breakdown or failure. In addition, a lack of proper maintenance can be very costly for a construction worker, as malfunctions can lead to devastating injuries.
Injuries caused by a lack of maintenance can include the following:
- Electrocution
- Broken bones
- Severe lacerations and scarring
- Burns
- Head trauma
- Spinal cord damage
A construction firm has a responsibility to follow safety standards for all employees, and any failure to do so can result in a destructive accident.
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If you have been injured because of an equipment malfunction involving a poorly maintained piece of machinery, there may be legal action available for you to fight back against your negligent employer. To learn more about your options as an injured employee, contact the St. Louis improper maintenance lawyers of the Finney Law Office by calling 314-646-0300 today.