Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Comments on Employment Prospects for Injured Welder

Case Overview

This case involves an individual employed as a welder at a large scale metal fabricator. On the date of the incident in question, the man was assisting with the assembly of a large, prefabricated steel component for an observation tower. At some point, one of the hoists holding up a large piece of steel failed, causing the metal to fall on the man’s hand and severing it completely. As a result of his injuries, the man is no longer able to perform his duties as a welder.