Manufacturing Facilities
Be ready when life happens. These manufacturing facility situations illustrate the variety of environmental exposures that could affect your customers!
Pollution
Pollution Incident from Tank Failure
A storage tank containing a chemical solvent ruptures overnight, leaking into the stormwater system and contaminating a nearby creek. The company faces environmental cleanup costs and regulatory fines.
Contaminated Waste Discovery During Expansion
While excavating land for a new production wing, workers uncover buried drums of hazardous waste from a previous operation. The site is shut down for remediation, delaying construction and incurring significant environmental liability.
Transportation-Related Pollution
A truck transporting waste solvents overturns on a highway, spilling contents into a drainage system. Emergency response and environmental cleanup costs are incurred, along with potential third-party claims.
General Liability
Third-Party Contractor Injury
A subcontractor performing electrical work falls from scaffolding due to improper anchoring. The contractor is not covered under workers’ comp, leading to a third-party liability claim against the facility.
Forklift Accident – Property Damage
A forklift operator accidentally backs into a vendor’s parked vehicle during unloading, causing damage to the vehicle.
Product Damage Post-Distribution
A manufactured part used in HVAC systems fails, causing water damage in a commercial building.
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