Logging Industry – Equipment Injuries for Log Harvesting
The average tree can be anywhere from 25 to 80 feet, which means it can take a lot of equipment to cut down and harvest a tree! In the logging industry, some common types of equipment include:
- Swing machines
- Wheeled feller bunchers
- Knuckleboom loaders
- Wheeled harvesters
- Skidders
When they are using heavy or moving equipment to take down or transportation logs, logging industry workers may find themselves at an increased risk of machinery-related injuries. If a logging worker is involved in a machinery mishap or accident, it can lead to serious injuries, like traumatic brain injuries (TBI), traumatic amputation, broken bones, or spinal cord damage. If they are stuck by or run over with a piece of heavy equipment, it could also lead to death.
Due to the high risk of machinery accidents, it can be difficult to find Workers’ Compensation coverage for your clients in the logging industry. 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.
