Posted on July 29th, 2010
A construction worker was killed after falling into an auger in Fort Myers, Florida.
The man was working on a pool construction project at a home when he fell into the auger, a device that moves material by rotating it. The details of how he fell are unknown at this point.
Officials have said that the man’s death was caused by the injuries that were sustained in his legs. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be conducting a full investigation into the accident.
Workplace injuries can change the lives of all people involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the man.
Posted on July 21st, 2010
A workplace accident occurred in Salem County, New Jersey as a electric worker was injured on the job.
The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. in Carneys Point. Officials with Atlantic City Electric have said that they are investigating the cause of the accident, but they have made a statement saying the accident did occur. The extent of the man’s injuries were not released but he was flown by helicopter to the hospital.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace accident, you may be able to receive compensation for your pain. Contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on July 14th, 2010
A construction worker broke his leg while working on a construction project at a high school in Charleston while he was attempting to move a steel assembly part.
The accident occurred at 8:30 a.m. as the man used an excavator to move the assembly and the excavator broke. The assembly shifted for an unknown reason and broke through the window and broke the man’s leg.
The man is currently in the hospital in good condition. The man has worked for the company for 10 years and an official with the company said this was the only injury during the high school’s two year reconstruction program.
If you or a loved one has been hurt on the job, you may be able to be compensated for your pain. Contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axlerod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on July 8th, 2010
A 35-year-old B&W employee was killed after a portion of a roof fell and crushed the man in a workplace accident.
The man was working to place columns in a building that would support the roof. As the workers built this a 20-by-20 section of the roof collapsed onto the man and he was killed instantly.
Other employees were also injured in the accident, chunks of concrete fell on one man as he was trapped in the collapsed building for nearly two hours. Another employee was treated for head injury but later released.
Workplace accidents can cause serious injury and harm to everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
