Tag: Illinois
Is OSHA doing enough to protect workers in Illinois?
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Is OSHA doing enough to protect workers in Illinois? On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, March 28, 2013.
In many instances, we will detail workplace accidents in Illinois where egregious lapses in safety result in the catastrophic injury or death of workers. In such instances, OSHA is usually called in to investigate, identify safety violations and levy fines. Continue reading “Is OSHA doing enough to protect workers in Illinois?”
Illinois State Trooper lifts car off of pedestrian crash victim
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Pedestrian AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois State Trooper lifts car off of pedestrian crash victim On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
Even though we are all getting tired of winter, the fact remains that it is imperative in snowy conditions to slow down. Additionally, if there is an accident, it is safest to remain inside of the vehicle until help arrives in order to avoid becoming the victim of a pedestrian accident. Continue reading “Illinois State Trooper lifts car off of pedestrian crash victim”
Illinois industrial accident claims worker’s arm and then life
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois industrial accident claims worker’s arm and then life On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Friday, March 22, 2013.
In an absolutely horrific Illinois workplace accident that occurred last year at Komatsu America, an industrial worker had his arm severed when the machinery that he was working on at the Peoria plant malfunctioned. Continue reading “Illinois industrial accident claims worker’s arm and then life”
Terrifying Illinois steel plant explosion injures 9 employees
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Terrifying Illinois steel plant explosion injures 9 employees On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Friday, March 15, 2013.
Firefighters report that they had been to the Illinois steel plant that had an explosion last week on previous occasions due to workplace accidents, but this was the worst they had responded to. The Occupational and Safety Health Administration is investigating the industrial accident that injured at least nine employees, but preliminary reports indicate it may have been an explosion of natural gas.
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Safety tips for Illinois grain storage workers
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Safety tips for Illinois grain storage workers On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Friday, March 1, 2013.
We have discussed on prior occasion the tragic deaths of two Illinois teens that were killed when they were working in a grain storage bin. Illinois and four other states have the highest density of occurrences of grain storage deaths and injuries. Continue reading “Safety tips for Illinois grain storage workers”
Drivers risk innocent lives to text behind the wheel in Illinois
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Drivers risk innocent lives to text behind the wheel in Illinois On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, February 28, 2013.
If you are driving through Champaign and notice a driver in front of you drifting into another lane, ignoring traffic signals or seeming unable to appropriately adjust to slowing or speeding traffic, that driver is likely distracted and it is likely with a cellphone. Continue reading “Drivers risk innocent lives to text behind the wheel in Illinois”
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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Injured Illinois railroad welder awarded $1.05 million
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Injured Illinois railroad welder awarded $1.05 million On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, February 8, 2013.
There are strict regulations surrounding workplace safety in Illinois, as dictated by the Occupational and Safety Health Administration. When an employer fails to make sure that all safety regulations are being closely followed, employees are susceptible to serious, debilitating and disruptive injuries. Continue reading “Injured Illinois railroad welder awarded $1.05 million”
Not all accidents are catastrophic, but all can be damaging
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Not all accidents are catastrophic, but all can be damaging On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, February 1, 2013.
There is a vast spectrum of motor vehicle accident outcomes that can result in Illinois. Often, when we think of a car accident, our imagination takes us to the catastrophic accident where the victim is paralyzed because of another driver’s negligence. Continue reading “Not all accidents are catastrophic, but all can be damaging”
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”
