Two Workers Injured After Battery Suddenly Exploded By Rome’s Water Pump Station
ROME, NEW YORK (October 22, 2022) – Two maintenance workers were injured in a Rome battery explosion accident by the City of Rome’s water pump station in Griffiss Business.
Rome police officials are saying that the accident took place on October 6th. Two workers were testing pump motors and battery backup systems.
For undetermined reasons, a battery system exploded. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the two workers.
They were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
Liability For Rome Workplace Accidents
Thousands of workers are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to OSHA, “4,764 workers died on the job in 2020 (3.4 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers). Workers in transportation and material moving occupations and construction and extraction occupations accounted for nearly half of all fatal occupational injuries (47.4 percent), representing 1,282 and 976 workplace deaths, respectively.” There are a number of steps that companies should take to protect workers.
- Workers should get fall protection when working above 6 feet.
- Workers should be properly trained to be able to identify hazards.
- Machines should have guards to protect workers.
According to New York Labor Law 200, companies must maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. When a construction company fails to follow OSHA regulations and creates an unsafe environment for their workers, they could be liable in the event of an accident. Any worker that is injured could seek damages through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A New York Workplace Accident
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Rome workplace accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any accident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
