Industrial and Agricultural Machines

Industrial and agricultural accidents can occur for a variety of reasons. One of the leading causes, however, is a manufacturing or design defect that makes heavy machinery such as punch presses, cranes, forklifts, backhoes and balers dangerous to users.

If you believe you have been harmed by defective industrial or agricultural machinery, contact Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., today online for a free consultation or call us toll free at 877-421-9173.

At Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., our Pennsylvania product liability lawyers are familiar with product liability claims stemming from products such as:

• Industrial Machinery: Lathes, punch presses, molding machines, shears, grinders, saws, drills and welders are all used in the industrial process. Reasonable safety engineering of these machines, including the installation of guards that keep limbs away from moving parts or excessive heat, can prevent injuries from occurring. The failure to provide pressure relief valves can cause fumes to build up and trigger explosions.

• Cranes and Forklifts: These machines are commonly found on construction or industrial sites, allowing workers to hoist heavy items to great heights. However, defective design or parts can cause these machines to easily tip over and injure workers. These machines should be equipped with safety features, including seat belts in forklifts, to prevent the operator from falling out in a tip over and suffering crush injuries.

• Backhoes and Bulldozers: Defects associated with backhoes and bulldozers commonly involve problems with their hydraulic systems and their attachments, such as buckets, trench excavators, rock breakers, lifting attachments and fork arms. A manufacturer could also be held liable for failing to install safety features such as back-up warning signals and kill switches.

• Balers: These agricultural machines are intended to compress cut and raked crops such as hay, straw or silage and compact them into bales. Because balers contain many moving parts, they must be designed with proper safety guards that can prevent clothing or limbs from getting tangled, amputated or crushed.

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At Munley, Munley & Cartwright, our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through team work and the use of our considerable resources and experience. For a free consultation regarding your defective industrial or agricultural machinery claim, contact us today online for a free consultation or call us toll free at 877-421-9173.