Delaware Pneumatic Tool Injuries Attorney
Wilmington Air Powered Tool Accident Lawyer
New Castle County Work Injury Law Firm
Workplace injuries, particularly those that occur in industrial, construction or manufacturing environments, can be sustained due to slips, falls, burns and accidents involving machinery or tools. Pneumatic tool accidents are very common types of workplace accidents. Any tool that is powered by compressed air such as a chisel, jackhammer, or nail gun is a pneumatic tool. Pneumatic tools are primarily used in settings that are very labor intensive such as a construction site. If these tools are used improperly an injury of some sort can result.
If you have been injured on a job site or in the workplace it is in your best interest to consult with a Delaware Workers Compensation Lawyer. Please contact The Delaware Work Injury Lawyers at The Freibott Law Firm at 302-633-9000. Or, email the firm by clicking here. Mr. Freibott and his staff proudly serve those injured at work throughout all of Delaware. With over 20 years experience serving the injured in Delaware they will do their best to obtain the compensation, treatment and benefits you deserve.
Pneumatic Tool Injury Causes
Air powered tool injuries can be caused by several factors, all of which are human caused and can be prevented. Common causes are carelessness or negligence when using the tool, inadequate training regarding how to use the tool, and improper safety precautions while using the tool. A less common cause of pneumatic tool accidents is the equipment or tool malfunctioning. This cause can be minimized if the tools or machinery are properly maintained.
Types Of Pneumatic Tool Accidents
An accident involving a pneumatic tool is caused by the tool exerting its force and discharging. This in turn causes you bodily harm. All pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air. The many pounds of pressure exerted behind the tool head, whether it be a chisel, nail gun, or larger tool such as a jackhammer, can result in moderate, severe, or life threatening injuries. The extent, severity and type of injury varies according to what type of tool was used and where on your person it struck.
Possible Pneumatic Tool Injuries
The type and size of the pneumatic tool is directly related to the type of injury. Larger tools such as jackhammers can cause blunt force trauma or crushing injuries. The repeated vibration associated with operating a jackhammer can also cause a repetitive stress injury. Other tools like a handheld pneumatic nail gun can cause piercing injuries due to the nail being nailed directly into the body. In severe cases of nail gun accidents, injuries such as blindness, eye loss, and wrongful death can result. Other types of injuries associated with pneumatic tools are soft tissue injuries, hearing loss, and broken bones.
Contact A Delaware Pneumatic Tool Injury Attorney
If you have been injured at work due to a pneumatic tool accident you may be eligible for compensation under Delaware law. Call The Freibott Law Firm at 302-633- 9000. The Delaware Workers Compensation Lawyers at The Freibott Law Firm serve the injured throughout all of Delaware. They are qualified Delaware trial attorneys that have the skill, knowledge and resources to take your case to trial if your case cannot be settled.
The Delaware Work Related Injury Lawyers at The Freibott Law Firm proudly serve those injured at work throughout all of Delaware including cities and towns such as: Wilmington, Brandywine, Fairfax, Talleyville, New Castle, Newark, Newport, Stanton, Bear, Glasgow, Middletown, Odessa, Townsend, Smyrna, Dover, Georgetown, Seaford, Milford, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Frankford, Laurel, Bridgeville and Fenwick Island.
