Logging Industry – Wood Chipper Equipment Risks
In the logging industry, workers frequently use heavy, dangerous, or fast-moving equipment. This includes wood chippers, a motor-driven machine that cuts wood into chips. The chips can then be used for many purposes, like landscaping or composting. Wood chippers are used often in the logging industry, and most workers likely know the importance of wood chipper safety. However, accidents can still occur, even when workers are taking all the right steps to protect themselves and others.
In the logging industry, wood chipper accidents typically involve someone getting pulled into the wood chipper’s fast-moving machinery. When this happens, it can lead to serious or fatal injuries, like severe lacerations, blood loss, or the complete loss of a limb, typically a hand or arm. If a logging worker is pulled completely into a wood chipper, they will likely suffer fatal injuries.
In addition to serious bodily injuries, operating a wood chipper can also lead to injuries such as:
- Hearing damage
- Eye injuries from flying wood chips
- Traumatic brain injuries from getting struck by pieces of wood
Since workers in the logging industry frequently operate dangerous equipment like wood chippers, it can be difficult your clients to find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their logging industry clients or other clients in high-risk industries. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and help agents find the best PEO coverage and savings for their insured. To learn how we can help you find coverage for your logging industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
