According to the National Safety Council, struck by/against injuries are the second leading cause of unintentional non-fatal injuries and the fourth leading cause of work-related deaths. A struck by injury is caused by forced contact or impact between a person and an object. Workplace struck by incidences can include injuries resulting from being struck be… Read More »
Quad Cities Work Injury Help
Injured workers in the state of Illinois receive what has been characterized as “reasonable workers” compensation benefits when compared to the decimated benefits that injured workers receive in other states. Unfortunately, in an effort to reduce costs in hopes of attracting more business to their states, many of our neighbors have cut workers’ comp benefits… Read More »
Construction Falls Leading Cause of Fatalities
Falls from elevations at construction work sites can be deadly. Many accidents at construction sites can be prevented by alerting workers to the risks they face on-the-job. The Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is underway this week through Friday, May 6, 2016. The purpose of the Stand-Down is to raise awareness… Read More »
Tower Accident Claims Life of Iowa Man
An Iowa man’s death is being investigated following a fall from a cell phone tower in Hamilton County Wednesday. The 28-year-old man from Anamosa fell to his death while working at a construction site according to the county sheriff’s office. Unfortunately, this type of incident is not isolated. In 2013, five workers died from falls… Read More »