After an incident near a shop floor, loading area, or job site, the goal is to protect your health and preserve evidence before it disappears.
Start with medical care. Even if pain seems minor, crush injuries can involve internal damage, nerve issues, swelling complications, and delayed symptoms.
Then document the basics while you can:
- The time and location of the incident (building/yard/work area—whatever details you can recall)
- Who was present (co-workers, supervisors, safety personnel)
- What equipment was involved (press, conveyor, forklift, hoist, dock system, guarded machinery, etc.)
- Any incident report number or paperwork your employer provides
Be careful with statements. In workplace injury situations, insurers and defense counsel may ask questions early. In Pennsylvania, your words can become part of the record, so it helps to coordinate communication with counsel before giving a detailed, potentially misleading account.


