An Illinois company is under fire after a work accident caused two employees to sustain severe injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has since levied a $231,000 fine against the company, citing that the company willfully allowed or voluntarily...
Industrial Workers’ Accidents
Electrical accident kills 1 worker, injures another
An industrial accident is never desired in any form. However, some accidents are more grisly than others. This is especially apparent in a horrifying industrial accident where one man was fatally electrocuted and another seriously injured after falling from a ladder...
Acid spill seriously injures industrial worker
As we strive to conquer the economic recession in Illinois and across the country, it is important to make sure that workers remain safe in their jobs. One area of ongoing concern is the handling of dangerous materials in order to minimize the potential of an...
Dock worker dies in tragic workplace accident
A recent incident at a port has filled the news with tragedy. The unexpected death of a dock worker has raised potential questions about the safety of the work environment at the port. This particular industrial accident is a reminder to Illinois workers that one can...
Grain bin workers exposed to workplace injuries
Agricultural workers in Illinois are often exposed to some of the most hazardous work environments in the state. The large machinery used in grain processing facilities presents unique dangers not found in most workplaces. Those workers who are injured in grain...
Boys killed in industrial workers’ accidents involving grain bins
Last year, the number of suffocation deaths in grain bins rose to an all-time high of 26 in Illinois and across the nation. Tragically, these industrial workers' accidents happen mainly to young men and boys -- one victim was just 7-years-old.The accidents happen in...
Industrial workers’ accidents entitle workers to compensation
When working on an industrial site, it is important for workers to follow safety and security measures as defined by the employer's policies and procedures. An Illinois man is suffering from injuries that go well beyond the standard job hazards in one of the state's...