Defective Material Casting Linked to Catastrophic Failure of Power Tool

ByJoseph O'Neill

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Defective Material Casting Linked to Catastrophic Failure of Power Tool

Case Overview

This case involves a man who suffered serious injuries when an angle grinder exploded while he was using it to remove a seized bolt. The grinder was equipped with a metallic safety cover that shattered when the grinding wheel exploded, sending metal fragments into the man’s arm. It was claimed that the safety guard, which should have prevented or at least mitigated some of the injuries suffered by the tool’s user, was defectively designed and / or manufactured.

About the author

Joseph O'Neill

Joseph O'Neill

Joe has extensive experience in online journalism and technical writing across a range of legal topics, including personal injury, meidcal malpractice, mass torts, consumer litigation, commercial litigation, and more. Joe spent close to six years working at Expert Institute, finishing up his role here as Director of Marketing. He has considerable knowledge across an array of legal topics pertaining to expert witnesses. Currently, Joe servces as Owner and Demand Generation Consultant at LightSail Consulting.

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