Warehouse Industry – Forklift Accidents
In warehouses, forklifts help workers reach and move heavy products, boxes, and other day-to-day objects. However, forklifts are also a major cause of warehouse accidents and result in many injuries each year. There are many different types of forklift accidents that can impact warehouse workers, including:
- Tip-over accidents, which can crush a worker beneath an overturned forklift
- Collisions between two forklifts or a forklift and another object
- Runover accidents, or when a forklift runs over someone
- Caught between accidents, which occur when someone is caught between a forklift and another object
When someone is involved in an accident with a forklift, it can lead to serious injuries, such as:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic amputation
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spine or neck injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
If injuries like these are sustained during a forklift accident, it can lead to long-term consequences, such as paralysis from a spinal cord injury, complications from internal bleeding, or mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their warehouse industry clients or other clients in high-risk industries. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and help agents find the best PEO coverage and savings for their insured. To learn how we can help you find coverage for your warehouse industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
