Working with heavy equipment and machinery is a dangerous job. Hundreds of workers suffer serious injuries while performing these tasks daily. Workers' compensation insurance is a special kind of insurance coverage that employers maintain to ensure their workers are protected in the event of an on the job injury or illness. Workers' compensation offers medical benefits and covers a portion of any lost wages. If you are unable to return to the same job, it will cover the costs of vocational training for new employment. The laws vary from state to state. What is a Cement Mixer? A concrete mixer combines cement, sand or gravel, and water so it can make concrete. It uses a revolving drum to mix up the components, which is an alternative to hand mixing. Concrete mixers are used on construction sites for a variety of projects. These machines offer added convenience because the machine can be used at the construction site to save time and trouble. That way, the concrete can be used for the project before it hardens. There is a risk of injuries for those who manually handle the cement mixer. The different mechanisms and moving parts can get tangled with limbs or hair and cause injury. The strenuous labor that is involved can also cause strains, sprains, and other injuries. Injuries That Might Result from Working With a Concrete Mixer While a concrete mixer might not be as dangerous as some other machines that are used on construction sites, they can still cause injuries. The barrel turns, so your hair, loose clothing, or limbs such as arms and legs can be caught in the moving parts. The materials used to make concrete in the mixing process, including sand, can give off a great deal of dust which is a hazard and can cause lung and breathing problems. The repetitive stooping, shoveling, lifting and twisting to use the mixer can cause problems too and lead to a variety of injuries. Here are some injuries you might suffer while using a cement mixer: Crushed limbs Broken bones Sprains Strains Trapped nerves Pinched nerves Amputations Any of these injuries can require extensive recoveries with physical rehabilitation and physical therapy. You might even require surgery and have to face long-term treatment plans with ongoing physician visits and different kinds of therapy to address the problems. You could miss an extensive amount of work, which will cause financial hardships as well. Workers' compensation benefits can help you significantly during this time. Consult With a Workers' Compensation Attorney If you have been hurt while working, you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney. A workers' comp attorney will file your claim and ensure you get the benefits that you deserve. If your claim is denied, your attorney will file an appeal and fight to get your benefits started or reinstated. Workers' compensation attorneys work on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront expenses. Schedule your free case evaluation with a workers' compensation attorney today.
