Category: Construction Workers’ Accidents
Illinois worker’s death caused by bulldozer ruled accidental
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois worker’s death caused by bulldozer ruled accidental On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Friday, February 1, 2013.
Back in Sept. of 2012 we posted about a terrible Illinois construction accident in which a 53-year-old construction worker was killed on the job when he was run over with a bulldozer. The autopsy of the victim showed evidence of several fractures scattered throughout the entirety of his body from the impact with the heavy machinery, in addition to severe trauma to his skull. Continue reading “Illinois worker’s death caused by bulldozer ruled accidental”
Crane collapse leaves 7 construction workers hurt
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Crane collapse leaves 7 construction workers hurt On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Friday, January 11, 2013.
In cities throughout the nation, such as Champaign, construction sites are a common. As is the case with these types of workplaces in general, they can be dangerous. This is particularly true when heavy equipment, such as a crane, is being used on the job site. Continue reading “Crane collapse leaves 7 construction workers hurt”
Construction worker dies in bulldozer accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Construction worker dies in bulldozer accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Monday, December 17, 2012.
Construction accidents can be a very serious type of workplace accident. Such accidents can sometimes even result in a construction worker’s death. This can be seen in a construction accident that recently occurred in a neighboring state.
The accident happened last Tuesday at a construction site in Davenport, Iowa. Continue reading “Construction worker dies in bulldozer accident”
Injured Illinois construction worker files for workers’ comp, fired
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Injured Illinois construction worker files for workers’ comp, fired On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
It seems that there is no shortage of construction accidents around the nation, and Illinois is no exception. Construction accidents can be devastating in nature because of the heavy machinery and the inherently dangerous environment the workers operate within. Continue reading “Injured Illinois construction worker files for workers’ comp, fired”
Bridge construction worker falls to his death
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Bridge construction worker falls to his death On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, October 17, 2012.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is in charge of setting the regulations that govern workplace safety. Similarly, they are often the party called in to investigate, lay out changes and deliver penalties when there is a significant accident at a workplace.
Continue reading “Bridge construction worker falls to his death”
Illinois construction worker meets terrible end with bulldozer
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois construction worker meets terrible end with bulldozer On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, September 27, 2012.
The preliminary findings of an Illinois construction worker’s autopsy tell a grizzly tale of a fatal and terrifying workplace accident. Reportedly, the 53-year-old construction worker showed evidence of several fractures riddled throughout the entirety of his body, in addition to sever trauma to his skull. Continue reading “Illinois construction worker meets terrible end with bulldozer”
