An Illinois construction worker died from injuries he sustained when a piece of the worker's hooded sweatshirt became entangled in a piece of sewer equipment the worker was using. The construction worker was apparently working with a power rodder to clean out a drain. The construction equipment snagged a piece of the worker's clothing and twisted it around the worker's neck. A neighbor found the worker unconscious and called paramedics who rushed the Illinois worker to the hospital. Unfortunately, the construction worker did not survive his injuries.
Accidents like this serve as a reminder to the Illinois working public of the dangers associated with many manual labor jobs, particularly construction jobs. It is imperative that Illinois construction employees and employers strive to maintain the highest level of safety at work sites. Unfortunately, even with the most vigilant safety measures in place, accidents may still happen, sometimes under the least expected circumstances as this story demonstrates.
Injured workers must report work-related injuries to a supervisor and seek medical treatment immediately if necessary. Injured workers should also keep in mind that under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, Illinois construction workers are entitled to off-work benefits while recovering from the accident, and compensation for medical expenses. An attorney that concentrates in Worker's Compensation law can safeguard an Illinois injured worker's rights to benefits and maximize the injured worker's recovery.
Worker killed after clothing got entangled in sewer equipment New York Injury News, October 26, 2009
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