[07-10-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Three Workers Injured in Industrial Accident in Long Beach

According to the authorities, three employees were hurt in a workplace accident at Long Beach on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

The accident occurred around 4:35 p.m. at the Port of Long Beach.

According to Lee Peterson, a spokesman for the Port of Long Beach, a tube used to transport petroleum coke from a storage ship to ships at Pier F partially collapsed.

According to Brian Fisk, a spokesman for the Long Beach Fire Department, three employees were reportedly hurt in the collapse.

According to Fisk, two of the injured workers were taken in stable condition to local hospitals. A third employee received minor medical attention.

Fisk further stated that a total of 13 LBFD units, including the department’s urban search and rescue unit, responded to the accident.

According to Peterson, petroleum coke is a byproduct of oil refinement and is exported.

The cause of the collapse remains under investigation.

Workplace Accident Statistics

Even though the vast majority of workplaces are risk-free, a few are particularly so. Workers in the construction, manufacturing, agriculture and transportation sectors face a higher risk of injury.

According to the federal government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, there are over 4,000 deaths and serious injuries at work every year.

In November 2020, more than two-thirds of American workers were injured on the job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since 2018, there has been no change in this figure.

Workplace deaths have remained high despite a decline in workers’ compensation claims. 2018 saw a 2 percent increase to 5,333 in the number of people killed in workplace accidents. Since 2010, the death toll has been steadily increasing.

The number of workplace deaths rose by 2% this year. A total of 5,333 people lost their lives in car accidents in 2019. Accidents involving slipping, tripping, and falling accounted for 16.5 percent of all fatalities. 39.8% of those who died were killed in automobile accidents.

The most common causes of death at work are motor vehicle collisions, objects falling or moving, and homicidal accidents. Slips and trips, as well as overexertion from lifting and moving heavy objects, are the leading causes of non-fatal workplace injuries.

Los Angeles County Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Having an attorney represent you in court gives you a voice. No one will take advantage of you when it comes to receiving full and fair workers’ compensation.

When dealing with insurance companies, an attorney can fight for a more fair compensation award.

Because every aspect of your case will be meticulously scrutinized, it is preferable to represent yourself in court by hiring an attorney. Our Los Angeles County workers’ compensation lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to take your case to court and negotiate the best possible settlement for you.

You should contact our legal team immediately if you’ve been injured in an accident. An injury or death may have been caused by the carelessness or negligence of another party. There is also a possibility you may have to take it to court to get the compensation you deserve. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.