[07-11-2022] Riverside County, CA – Worker Injured After a Truck Carrying Batteries and Other Flammable Materials Caught Fire in Moreno Valley

According to the Riverside County Fire Department, a worker was injured in a fire that occurred at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Distribution Center in the 24500 block of San Michele Road, just east of Indian Street, on Monday, July 22, 2022.

The accident was discovered around 12:45 p.m. near March Air Reserve Base.

A truck carrying batteries and other flammable materials caught fire at a loading dock at a Moreno Valley distribution center, injuring one employee and threatening to spread throughout the facility.

According to reports from the scene, the worker suffered smoke inhalation injuries and was taken to Riverside University Health System Medical Center for treatment.

According to fire officials, many engine crews and truck companies were dispatched to the scene and found a box truck engulfed in flames.

Firefighters formed defensive lines at the loading dock to keep the flames from spreading throughout the warehouse.

According to officials, four pallets of vehicle batteries and an unknown number of brake pads were in the truck’s cargo or resting next to it, necessitating a hazardous materials team response to limit the potential for chemical exposure.

The county Department of Environmental Health was also called in to examine the risks.

The cause of the fire was not immediately determined.

Workplace Accident Statistics

Worker fatalities are only one indicator of how safe one feels at work, but they are an eye-catching statistic. According to federal statistics, California had the fourth lowest rate of occupational deaths in the US from 2015 to 2016.

There were 180 workplace deaths in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties in 2016. This decreased from 183 in 2015, and regional fatalities have been below 200 since 2010.

Slips, trips, falls, forceful exertions and contact with equipment are the most common workplace accidents. These injuries are usually avoidable if adequate measures are taken and followed.

Riverside County Workplace Accident Lawyers

Employers in California are obligated by law to give workers’ compensation benefits to injured employees. Although a business may opt to self-insure, most companies acquire workers’ compensation insurance through a third party. To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, you must demonstrate that you were injured on the job.

Even under the best conditions, recovering from a workplace accident is difficult. The mental stress of worrying about bills when you can’t work, and the physical pain from your injury can make it almost impossible. Consequently, you don’t want to complicate the procedure more than necessary.

While you can attempt to resolve your matter on your own, the Riverside County workplace accident lawyers at Arash Law can assist you along the process. Please contact Arash Law immediately to book a free consultation. You may email or call us at (888) 488-1391.