Sheet metal work is one of the most dangerous vocations in the country given the scale and sharpness as well as equipment used in this profession. Sheet metal workers have to contend with noise, the danger of having their hands or bodies sliced open, as well as items falling on them. Sheet metal is used in building and construction, and industrially in areas such as the building of silos and water tanks; suffice it to say, sheet metal workers play a vital role in the economy. If you’re a sheet metal worker, chances are that you are represented by a union which has promised to have your back in case you get injured. However, counting on union management to do the right thing after a catastrophic injury such as a back injury can be aan uphill task given the intensive medical treatment you will require and the limitations of workers’ compensation benefits for sheet metal workers.
Are you an injured sheet metal worker looking for legal representation so you can get maximum compensation? Please contact the Law Offices of McCready Law NOW at (773) 823-0298 to learn more about your legal options for compensation. Our experienced and friendly sheet metal worker lawyers have over 90 YEARS of combined experience helping injured workers just like you. We take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which means that you don’t pay us anything for the duration of the case, and only do so once we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. In addition, we are happy to link injured sheet workers to credit or loan solutions while you wait for your case to be settled for those that qualify. To speak to an experienced attorney at NO COST to you, please call our sheet metal worker lawyers NOW at (773) 823-0298. Representing all injured sheet metal workers countrywide.
Here are some of the risks associated with sheet metal work:
- Cutting hazard due to the use of shears or snips. If these cutting tools aren’t properly maintained, or if they have a defect, it is very easy to get hurt by the sharp edges they are made of.
- Sheet metal workers are exposed to dust and microscopic metal particles due to the power tools used in the cutting process. Because of this, all sheet metal workers as per OSHA must be provided with respirator masks while working.
- Sheet metal workers may also get their clothing snagged in malfunctioning machinery, leading to them being sucked into a machine and getting severely injured.
- Sheet metal is undoubtedly heavy. Should a fellow worker due to fatigue or poor training drop the sheet, it can land on one’s feet and cause crushing injuries. Back injuries are also common when working with sheet metal due to their sheer weight.
Some of the most common injuries faced by sheet metal workers include:
- Back injuries
- Slip and fall injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Burns
- Eye injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries
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More often than not, negligence is the proximate cause of almost all sheet metal worker injuries. As a result, you want to make sure that you hold the individuals responsible accountable for your actions so other workers can enjoy a safer work environment. If you believe that third party negligence caused your sheet metal injury, please call us NOW at (773) 823-0298 to learn more about your legal options for compensation. Thanks, and we look forward to helping you.