Two Injured In Seymour of Sycamore Inc Manufacturing Plant Explosion

Unsafe Premises - December 17, 2024

Investigation Underway After Two People Seriously Injured at Seymour of Sycamore Inc Paint Manufacturing Plant

Two Injured In Seymour of Sycamore Inc Manufacturing Plant Explosion

SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS (December 17, 2024) – Two people were seriously injured in an accident at the Seymour of Sycamore Inc paint manufacturing plant.

DeKalb County officials are saying that the incident took place around 8:34 a.m. on Monday. Two people were injured in some type of explosion at the plant.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. Both were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.

A full investigation into the accident remains ongoing at this time. The cause of the explosion at Seymour of Sycamore Inc remains unknown.

Liability for Injuries at Manufacturing Plants

Thousands of workers are seriously injured or killed every year in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023, down 8.4 percent from 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This decrease was driven by a 56.6-percent drop in illnesses to 200,100 cases in 2023, the lowest number since 2019.” There are a number of potential hazards for workers at a manufacturing plant.

  • Workers are susceptible to being injured by machines.
  • Workers may be injured by slips, trips, and falls.
  • Workers may be exposed to toxic substances and other chemical hazards.
  • Workers in a manufacturing setting may sustain injuries from performing repetitive tasks.

When a worker is injured or killed in a manufacturing setting, they or their family may have recourse through a worker’s compensation claim. Worker’s compensation is a no-fault insurance plan that can help a worker or their family after a serious accident. An injured worker may also be able to recover damages through a third-party liability claim. A third-party claim could be possible if an entity separate from a worker contributed to an accident. There might be numerous sources of third-party liability.

  • The company that manufactured a piece of machinery could be held at fault. This includes the companies that made the component parts of that machinery.
  • The owner of a piece of property could also face liability. Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition.
  • The suppliers of raw materials, chemicals, or other products could be liable if the material was contaminated in some way.

It can be hard to know what to do after being injured on the job. Many victims will be left with serious injuries that impact their ability to be gainfully employed. It is important for workers to understand that they do have rights. They may be able to seek damages through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine the unique facts of your case free of cost and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating DeKalb County Manufacturing Plant Explosions

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the workers injured at the Seymour of Sycamore Inc. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a DeKalb County manufacturing plant accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.