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Woman suffers fatal injuries in Illinois car accident
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, November 13, 2015.
ofA recent crash in Illinois resulted in the death of one individual, but details on the incident were few. Reports stated that the car accident involved two vehicles, and a photo from the scene appears to show that the crash took place at an intersection. Continue reading “Woman suffers fatal injuries in Illinois car accident”
Factory worker could seek workers’ compensation after accident
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, November 9, 2015.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently fined TimkenSteel Corporation for the second time within the same year. The incidents that sparked OSHA investigations both occurred in a state near Illinois, and at least one resulted in serious worker injuries. Continue reading “Factory worker could seek workers’ compensation after accident”
Alcohol suspected in Illinois car accident that killed passenger
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, November 6, 2015.
ofDrunk driving can cause serious accidents at any time. It was recently reported that alcohol was suspected in a car accident that took place in Illinois. Apparently there were four occupants in a pickup truck when the driver of the truck failed to remain on the roadway. Continue reading “Alcohol suspected in Illinois car accident that killed passenger”
Injured employee still in hospital after explosion
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
A good scare is the hallmark of a festive Halloween for most people in Illinois. For one man, the terror was all too real. A seasonal worker at an out-of-state haunted trail suffered catastrophic injuries when he was involved in an explosion at his work place. Continue reading “Injured employee still in hospital after explosion”
Details of injuries still unclear after construction accident
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, October 29, 2015.
Without the proper safety precautions, construction sites can pose a serious threat to Illinois workers. A recent out-of-state construction accident sent at least nine people to the hospital, although it is likely that the total number of injured workers is higher. Continue reading “Details of injuries still unclear after construction accident”
Illinois car accident kills mother, injures children
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
ofWhen a vehicle breaks down on the side of the road, individuals may have to exit their vehicle in order to seek help. However, getting out of a car near a busy roadway could put individuals at risk of being hit by a car. Continue reading “Illinois car accident kills mother, injures children”
Accidents on the job are common on the farm
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, October 22, 2015.
New and improved safety regulations and requirements have made the workplace safer for most Illinois workers over the past decades. Even as construction and industrial site accidents have decreased, there is one field that has stubbornly stood out as a continued danger to its workers — farming. Continue reading “Accidents on the job are common on the farm”
Illinois car accident proves fatal
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, October 15, 2015.
ofIntersections are notoriously known for being the scene of serious accidents. A car accident recently took place at an intersection in Illinois and resulted in a fatality. Continue reading “Illinois car accident proves fatal”
5 men injured on the job in electrical explosion
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, October 15, 2015.
No matter the safety features employed at a facility, there is likely little that can protect Illinois workers from an unexpected explosion. Five men working at an out-of-state dam were seriously injured on the job when an electrical explosion went off. Continue reading “5 men injured on the job in electrical explosion”
What does OSHA actually do to prevent a workplace accident?
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, October 8, 2015.
After a worker is injured on the job, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration typically launches an investigation into the incident. Some workers in Illinois might already be aware of the federal agency after witnessing OSHA investigators follow up on a workplace accident. Continue reading “What does OSHA actually do to prevent a workplace accident?”