Why do industrial accidents occur?

Well first off, an industrial accident is just that, an accident. There is however quite a few more common reasons these accidents occur. These include failing to train new employees or warn employees of surrounding hazards, Bad equipment or non maintenance of equipment, failing to provide safety wear in hazardous situations/ work environment, violating safety regulations to finish a job cheaper and faster (most times encouraged by employers or person in charge), and last but not least, overall not following rules and regulations.