Tag: Construction Workers’ Accidents
Porch collapses in construction accident, injures 3 workers
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Porch collapses in construction accident, injures 3 workers On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Monday, July 27, 2015.
A collapse at a residential construction site injured three workers, sending at least two of them to the hospital. When Illinois workers suffer injuries from a construction accident, workers’ compensation benefits are often one of the more critical tools for the best recovery possible. Continue reading “Porch collapses in construction accident, injures 3 workers”
Scaffold implemented in serious construction accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Scaffold implemented in serious construction accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Scaffolding appears to be at blame for a worker who suffered a catastrophic head injury while at the construction site for a new NFL stadium. While the vast majority of scaffold injuries in Illinois involve workers falling off of them, this construction accident might be unique in that the man was not actually on the scaffold at the time of the incident. Continue reading “Scaffold implemented in serious construction accident”
Study finds one-third of construction fatalities involve falls
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Study finds one-third of construction fatalities involve falls On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.
All types of construction work involve a certain degree of risk, but certain areas prove to be more hazardous than others. According to a study conducted by the Center for Construction Research and Training Data Center, roofers are particularly at risk while on the job.
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Hospital construction worker transported to ER after fall
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Hospital construction worker transported to ER after fall On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, February 21, 2013.
In an unusual Illinois construction accident that occurred earlier this week in Naperville, a construction worker was working on the exterior of a hospital when his worksite became his recovery site. The man needed to be brought to the emergency services department of Edward Hospital when construction material fell onto him and he was subsequently injured.
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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”
A denied Illinois worker’s compensation claim can be disputed
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on A denied Illinois worker’s compensation claim can be disputed On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, October 25, 2012.
Illinois workers injured on the job should be able to collect workers’ compensation benefit that will cover the medical expenses associated with the injury, and in some cases, vocational rehabilitation and maintenance benefits. Continue reading “A denied Illinois worker’s compensation claim can be disputed”
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.
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