Painter in Illinois dies after workplace accident
There are a variety of unsafe jobs. Even when people take proper safety precautions, accidents can still happen. Unfortunately, some accidents can leave families grieving the loss of a loved one. For example, one man was recently killed in a workplace accident in Illinois. The accident happened around 2 p.m. in late April. According to reports, the man was taking part in a two-week project that involved painting a water tower. The man and his co-workers were just beginning the second week of the project when he reportedly fell approximately 100 feet. Although CPR was administered at the scene, he reportedly died about 30 minutes after being transported to the hospital. The identity of the deceased worker is unclear at this time. As a result of the …
Illinois industrial accident leads to fatality
Most people take safety precautions in their everyday lives. They lock their doors at night, use their seat belts and obey traffic signals. Unfortunately, some people may not be fully aware of the hazards they face while completing their job duties and responsibilities. The family of one man in Illinois is likely more aware of these hazards after a fatal industrial accident. Police arrived at Acme Industries just before noon one day in mid-April. The man had reportedly became entangled in a machine that is used to cut or shape metal and wood products. Unfortunately, the man passed away before rescue workers arrived. While a representative for Acme has stated that the company is working to determine what caused the accident, the Occupational Safety and Health …
Compensation for back, neck injuries suffered at work in Illinois
Most people believe that employees who have been injured at work deserve to be compensated for their medical treatment and lost wages. However, some injured workers in Illinois struggle to convince their employer and the insurance company providing the benefits that their injuries were caused by completing their job responsibilities. As a result, if you have suffered back or neck injuries as a result of repetitive motions performed at work, you may need the help of the attorneys at Hannigan & Botha, Ltd. to help fight for workers’ compensation benefits. Injuries to the back and neck can have serious consequences. While such injuries suffered in a car accident or traumatic event may be easier to prove, if you were injured at work as a result of repeated …
Man killed in construction accident involving fall
While most people in Illinois recognize that hazards are faced in almost all circumstances, some may be unaware of the many dangers construction workers face. In addition to the heavy machinery used, many employees are working at great heights without the protection of windows, walls and floors to prevent them from falling. A recent out-of-state construction accident involving a fall recently proved fatal for a worker. The accident happened in early April. Reports indicate that the man was working with concrete on a building that was under construction. He was on the sixth floor of the building, or approximately 60 feet in the air. He reportedly fell from the scaffolding. Unfortunately, he died at the scene of the accident. The cause of his fall is currently …
Man could face life without arm due to workplace injury
While there is some degree of risk in almost all occupations, some hold more potential dangers than others. For example, those who deal with heavy machinery may have a higher risk of becoming injured than those who work at a computer. Regardless of the type of occupation, states such as Illinois require employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance benefits to help in the event an employee suffers a workplace injury. One out-of-state man will likely need such benefits after a serious accident caused the loss of his arm. The accident happened one morning in April. A 38-year-old man apparently became entangled in a piece of machinery. He arm was severed as a result. Employees at the company, Northern Contours, who have emergency response training …