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Category: Fatal Work Incidents
Fall from Scaffolding Kills Mulberry Grove Worker, Death Ruled to Be Accident
A 67-year-old man from Mulberry Grove fell to his death a few weeks ago when he fell off of scaffolding while working on the siding of a home, authorities have reported. According to investigators, the man was standing on a step ladder that was placed on top of scaffolding when he lost his balance and fell about 28 feet to the concrete ground below. At nea …
Category: Fatal Work Incidents
Investigation Pending in Death of Germantown Worker Who Fell from Scaffolding
A 34-year-old contractor from Germantown was killed in a tragic work accident earlier this month when he fell from scaffolding after coming into contact with power lines, local investigators have reported. A Germantown contractor died after coming into contact with power lines and falling from scaffolding. The investigation is still pending, a Mount Ver …
Category: Fatal Work Incidents
Investigation Underway after Death of a Mental Health Worker at Murray Developmental Center
The death of a 56-year-old mental health technician, Rick Stewart, at the Murray Developmental Center in Centralia is now being investigated by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), its director of communications confirmed earlier this month. While DHS has expressed that it is “very saddened by [Stewart’s] death and sends condolences to h …
Category: Work Injuries
Illinois Construction Companies Exposed Workers to Asbestos Hazards, Hit with $1.8M OSHA Fine
Two Illinois-based construction companies have been issued nearly $1.8 million in fines from officials at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for reportedly exposing workers to asbestos hazards. Two Illinois construction companies face $1.8 million in OSHA fines for willfully exposing workers to asbestos hazards, a Mount Vernon work …
Category: Work Injuries
A Glance at the Job Risks Young Workers Face & What They Can Do to Protect Themselves
Young workers who are just entering the workforce are among the most vulnerable to workplace accidents and injuries, according to officials at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).In fact, in 2103 (the most recent year for which statistics are available), more than 350 workers (who are 24 and younger) lost their lives to fatal work ac …
Category: Work Injuries
Failure to Provide Fall Protections Leads to More OSHA Citations for Il. Roofing Co.
An Illinois roofing company has recently been issued more OSHA citation for reportedly exposing workers to fall hazards. According to the announcement, the roofing company became the target of an OSHA investigation after regulators received a complaint that workers at a Naperville work site were not being granted the appropriate fall protections. An Ill …
Category: Workers' Comp Cases
June Is National Safety Month, NSC Announces
Today kicks off National Safety Month, a 30-day campaign dedicated to preventing workplace injuries, accidents and deaths. Sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC), National Safety Month is supported by thousands of organizations and businesses throughout the U.S. This Year’s Theme: What I Live For For National Safety Month, organizations across …
Category: Workers' Comp Cases
OSHA Cites Illinois Roofing Co. for Failure to Provide Fall Protections
Tip Top Roofing & Construction Inc., a Sycamore, Ill.-based company, has recently been cited by officials at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for its repeated failure to provide employees with fall protections. According to OSHA’s report, the citation was issued as a result of a November 2014 investigation into complaints r …
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Construction Accidents: The Causes, Impacts & Options for Recovery (Pt. 2)
Continuing from where Construction Accidents: The Causes, Impacts & Options for Recovery (Pt. 1) left off, here, we will continue our in-depth look at construction accidents. While the first part of this blog series focused on the causes of construction accidents, below, we will discuss what you may need to know regarding the impacts and options for fi …
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Construction Accidents: The Causes, Impacts & Options for Recovery (Pt. 1)
The construction industry is among the more dangerous industries for workers, as thousands of construction workers are injured on the job every year in the U.S. In fact, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reported:More than 20 percent of all fatal workplace accidents are construction accidents. Here’s a closer look at the cau …