Pureland Industrial Park Workers Comp Accident Lawyer

FIGHTING FOR INJURED PURELAND WORKERS IN NEW JERSEY

The Pureland Industrial Park is South Jersey’s largest business campus, a sprawling complex that spans 3,000 acres, and is home to over 180 companies. Businesses in areas of manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, distribution, research & development, offices, and retail shops are all represented here. And this wide array of workplace environments also means there are numerous opportunities for workplace injuries.

Located in Swedesboro, part of Gloucester County NJ, the Pureland Industrial complex is in close proximity to the Philly metro area and employs over 8,500 workers. If you or your loved one sustained an injury in the workplace on the Pureland Industrial Complex campus, your next step should be to contact a Pureland Industrial Complex workplace injury lawyer to discuss your case. 

Workplace Injuries Due to Fires at Pureland Industrial Park

Media reports have documented several extremely hazardous conditions in the past in the Pureland Industrial Park. In one instance, residents of Swedesboro had to be evacuated when a plume of propane gas spewed into the air, emanating from a railcar that was in the Pureland Industrial Park.

In another instance, a railcar containing 27,000 gallons of highly flammable Ethanol began leaking while at Pureland. Fire crews have also been called out to Pureland to battle three-alarm blazes at the park.

Pureland Industrial Park Shipping and Logistics Companies

Pureland Industrial Park is also home to numerous shipping, logistics, and fulfillment companies, and is considered the 7th-largest transportation and warehousing region in the US. Each company and warehouse sends out dozens, if not hundreds, of trucks every day. 

The Pureland Industrial Complex is home to manufacturing and distribution hubs of the following  corporations:

• Mitsubishi
• VWR Scientific
• Mercedes-Benz
• Mannington Mills
• U.S. Postal Service
• Home Depot
• Lockheed Martin
• Nextel
• Pep Boys
• Flowserve
• Amazon Fulfillment

Workplace Injuries in Shipping and Logistics

When people, products, and heavy vehicles mix, it can make a warehouse a dangerous work environment. Fatal injury rates in transportation and storage are nearly twice that of the all industry rate, with around 2.8% of warehousing workers sustaining a workplace industry as compared to 1.8% for workers across all industries. Dangerous factors in shipping warehouses include:

• The loading dock: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that a quarter of all accidents that happen in warehouses happen around loading docks.
• Forklifts:  These can overturn and crush workers, or drop items on workers when loading or transporting.
• Storage: Storage related accidents can be the result of poor stacking, causing heavy items to fall from great heights, causing severe injury. 
• Conveyor belts: Conveyors can cause injury during maintenance, cleaning, or servicing of the conveyor. 

Workers Comp Accidents at Amazon

Amazon currently employs 49,000 workers in New Jersey alone. Unfortunately, high numbers of employees working in warehouses can also lead to increased risk of workplace injuries. Indeed, Forbes has reported that Amazon warehouse employees are at significantly higher risk of injury than workers at competitors warehouses. 

Amazon workers are prone to injuries on the warehouse floor such as:

• Slip and falls
• Being pinned by heavy machinery
• Falling off a ladder
• Injuries from lifting heavy packages
• Injuries to truck drivers during deliveries

The reason for these high rates of workplace injuries? Research suggests that the company’s obsession with speed is the culprit.

Can Pureland Industrial Park Employees Receive Worker’s Compensation if Injured on the Job?

If you were injured while working at a business in the Pureland Industrial Park, you may be eligible to file a workers comp claim. After receiving proper medical care, your next step should be to reach out to an experienced workers compensation lawyer, before accepting any offer that your employer may make. 

The sad truth is that most employers and insurance companies will try to get you to settle for far less than what you need to receive proper treatment and completely heal from your workplace related injury. The lawyers at Richard Hollawell understand that your lost wages, pain and suffering, as well as your medical bills, need to be fully covered in order for you to get your life back on track after a serious workplace injury. Contact us today at 1-800-681-3550, or fill out our contact form. We will start looking into your case immediately.