Potentially. Workplace equipment accidents may involve machinery that was poorly maintained, improperly designed, missing safety guards, or operated under unsafe procedures.
Responsibility may involve the employer, an equipment manufacturer, maintenance contractor, equipment rental company, or another party depending on the circumstances.
These cases can require preserving the equipment and investigating its condition before repairs or modifications occur. Maintenance records, manuals, photographs, training documents, and witness testimony may also help determine why the equipment failed and who was responsible.
