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Category: Fatal Work Incidents
Posted September 5, 2015 by admin
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 report. According to investigators, the man was standing on a step ladder that was place on top of scaffolding when he lost his balance and fell about 28 feet to the concrete ground below. At nearly 4:30 pm on Tuesday August 18th, the man was pronounce dead at the scene by Bruce Bowen, the Fayette County Coroner.
Although this fatal falling accident was initially investigate for potential fowl play and criminal negligence, Bowen has since announce that the incident will be rule as an accident by his office.
Tragically, this is the third fatal work incident to occur in the Sentinel coverage area within the past few weeks, with the other two fatalities involving a tree falling on a worker (in Jefferson County) and a worker coming in contact with live power lines (in Germantown).
Falling accidents like the one that kill the Mulberry Grove man are, tragically, all too common. In fact, as the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) points out:
What may be even more shocking than this info is the fact that a lack of falling protections at construction sites/areas is the most frequent citation that OSHA officials issue for construction-relate violations.
When a deadly work accident claims the life of a worker, the family of that worker can be entitle to death benefits from the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC). The following are some quick facts about IWCC death benefits:
Although no amount of money can make up for losing a love one to a fatal work accident, these death benefits can provide crucial financial support to families, particularly in cases when the decease worker was the primary breadwinner.
Have you or a love one been hurt in a work accident? Or have you lost a love one to a deadly work accident? If so, an experience and trust Mount Vernon workers compensation lawyer at the Law Firm of Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. is ready to stand up for your rights and help you obtain the benefits you may deserve.
To learn more about your options for recovery and how we can help you, contact us by calling (888) 896-9381 or by emailing us using the contact form on this page. We can provide you with a free, thorough assessment of your case, along with professional advice regarding the best manner in which to move forward.