Multiple Workers Injured In Port of Long Beach Industrial Accident After Petroleum Coke Tube Collapse
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (July 13, 2022) – Three workers were injured in a Port of Long Beach industrial accident after a tube used to transfer petroleum coke collapsed.
Long Beach police officials are saying that the accident took place around 4:35 p.m. on Sunday. A tube that is used to transport petroleum coke from a storage ship to ships at Pier F collapsed under unclear circumstances.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims. Two Port of Long Beach workers were transported to the hospital in stable condition.
A third worker was treated for minor injuries. Photos of the accident site showed the long blue tube crumpled and laying on the ground.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Long Beach Industrial Accidents
Thousands of workers are killed or seriously injured every year in work accidents. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In 2020, employers reported 2.7 million injury and illness cases in private industry, down 5.7% from 2019. Injury cases declined to 2.1 million in 2020 from 2.7 million in 2019, while illness cases more than quadrupled to 544,600 cases in 2020.” There are hundreds of potential hazards that workers will typically need to content with.
- Falls from heights
- Electrocutions
- Car accidents
- Caught-in /Caught-between accidents
When a worker is injured on the job, they will typically have recourse through a worker’s compensation claim. Worker’s compensation in California is based on a no-fault insurance plan. An injured worker may also be able to seek aid through a third party liability claim. A third party liability claim is possible when an entity separate from a worker’s employer contributed to an accident. For example, the general contractor for a job site could be liable for an accident if their maintained their premises in an unsafe condition. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any industrial accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
Any worker that is injured on the job may be able to seek aid through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Many victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several weeks or months after any accident. A workplace accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Long Beach Industrial Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the workers injured at the Port of Long Beach. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened for the sake of all of the victims.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured at the Port of Long Beach? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
