Category: Industrial Workers’ Accidents
OSHA cites Fukuvi USA for worker injured on the job
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on OSHA cites Fukuvi USA for worker injured on the job On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, January 20, 2016.
An industrial accident prompted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to cite Fukuvi USA Inc. for serious violations of safety protocol. One worker outside of Illinois was injured on the job due to the alleged violation. Continue reading “OSHA cites Fukuvi USA for worker injured on the job”
Industrial accidents no surprise, workers claim
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Industrial accidents no surprise, workers claim On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.
A tragic and no doubt terrifying accident at an Illinois area Ford assembly plant left one worker critically injured and another dead. A wall fell during operating hours at the plant, trapping the deceased victim underneath. Continue reading “Industrial accidents no surprise, workers claim”
Industrial accidents: Metal bar causes fatal job injuries
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Industrial accidents: Metal bar causes fatal job injuries On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, November 26, 2015.
If an Illinois family loses a loved one in a work accident, the end-of-life expenses and monthly mortgage or rent and other bills may be overwhelming. Industrial workers throughout the state are exposed to multiple life-threatening risks on a daily basis, and in many cases, appropriate steps are not taken to address known safety hazards. Continue reading “Industrial accidents: Metal bar causes fatal job injuries”
5 men injured on the job in electrical explosion
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on 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”
Medical care delayed for man injured on the job
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Medical care delayed for man injured on the job On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, April 2, 2015.
Prompt and adequate medical care is typically crucial for the best recovery possible for workers injured on the job. While the workers’ compensation insurance that Illinois employers must carry is responsible for ensuring that employees injured on the job are approved for necessary care, it sadly does not always work out that way. Continue reading “Medical care delayed for man injured on the job”
Family of industrial accidents victim could seek compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Family of industrial accidents victim could seek compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
An out-of-state company that was previously fined twice for violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations is now under investigation again. Although the details of the prior violations were not reported, the most recent accident involved a worker fatality. Continue reading “Family of industrial accidents victim could seek compensation”
Worker injury in confined space claims worker’s life
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Worker injury in confined space claims worker’s life On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, December 11, 2014.
Illinois workers who face the dangers of working in confined spaces are commonly aware of the hazards to which they are exposed. Company owners have to abide by the strict safety regulations as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Continue reading “Worker injury in confined space claims worker’s life”
Family of those fatally injured on the job to get death benefits?
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Family of those fatally injured on the job to get death benefits? On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Friday, July 25, 2014.
The conclusion of an investigation conducted by the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration revealed the cause of an International Nutrition Inc. building. According to OSHA, the collapse was ultimately the company’s fault, which makes those who were injured on the job eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Continue reading “Family of those fatally injured on the job to get death benefits?”
2 workers die after one of Illinois’ industrial accidents
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on 2 workers die after one of Illinois’ industrial accidents On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.
A firefighting crew was recently conducting a joint training exercise when an emergency call went out at a location just a short distance away. Two men were victims in one of Illinois’ industrial accidents at an agricultural supply plant. Continue reading “2 workers die after one of Illinois’ industrial accidents”
Illinois man injured on the job dies of heat stroke
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois man injured on the job dies of heat stroke On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
Construction workers typically face many obstacles every day as a common component of their workplace. Heavy equipment, dangerous conditions and even the weather can all be detrimental to their safety. When someone is injured on the job, or even dies, it is necessary to examine the circumstances that allowed it to happen so that they are not later repeated with similar results.
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