Factory Explosions

As a worker in a factory, being injured in an explosion is generally not on your to-do list. Unfortunately, while rare, factory and plant explosions do occur and can be incredibly dangerous. The list of possible injuries from such an explosion is extensive, and each of them can land you in a very difficult situation.

One of the main injuries associated with any explosion is burning. Burns can range in severity from light to critical. On the more dangerous end of the spectrum, a burn can land you in a burn trauma center and may even lead to death. One large problem with these types of burns is that the skin cannot retain water and therefore cannot protect your body. This can lead to infections on top of the initial injury, if proper care is not received in a timely fashion.

In addition to burns, blunt force trauma and broken bones are often associated with explosions. When something explodes in a factory, there is generally some sort of machinery, whether heavy or otherwise, that can be shifted or thrown onto people in the immediate vicinity. This can lead to anything from a concussion to a fracture or even a crushing injury.

While the dangers associated with an explosion dissipate as you get farther away from the accident site, anyone in the area is at risk. In addition, the types of injury can change based on the type of factory or plant, becoming more or less severe.

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Being caught in an explosion can cost you a great deal. If you or someone you know has been injured in an explosion, contact the Clearwater personal injury attorneys of Tragos & Sartes, P.L. at 727-441-9030.