Old Fort, NC — A woman was sent to the hospital after being injured in an industrial accident in Old Fort, North Carolina, on Friday, July 17, 2015. The accident took place at Janesville Acoustics, which produces thermal fiber insulation.
The woman hurt in the accident was identified as Angela Forney. Reports say that she got her arm caught in a machine. Co-workers were able to remove her before emergency workers arrived at the scene. She was taken to a local hospital, where she underwent surgery.
At this time, what kind of machine Forney was caught in isn’t clear.
The accident is currently being investigated.
Scene of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary
In most cases, an employer will have workers’ comp coverage that will step in pay out benefits anytime an on-the-job accident takes place. That’s where most people start out whenever something like this happens. However, I have few questions about the machine the victim got her arm caught in. Why did it happen? Was there something wrong with the machine? I ask this because, while injured workers are able to pursue workers’ comp claims against their employer, they’re also able to file negligence claims against any third parties who may be involved in the accident. In this case, that could mean the machine’s manufacturer. Both of these claims can be pursued at the same time, and they can often bolster each other’s case. Obviously, some more investigation will be needed, as there are several questions we don’t have the answers to right now. If anyone knows more about what happened here, please, chime in below.
— Grossman Law Offices
