An industrial workplace accident at Sycamore Menards took the life of one Sandwich man on Tuesday afternoon.
According to fire and police officials, the accident occurred at 2:30 p.m. when the worker was operating a forklift in order to perform maintenance operations at the pack storage lot when he somehow became trapped.
Police found him blue and unconscious. He was pronounced dead shortly after. The incident is currently still being investigated and police are asking for any witnesses to please come forward at this time.
Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of the victim at this time.
A 71-year-old Grant Park man was killed in a plow truck accident at a Kankakee County golf course after inhaling carbon monoxide.
The accident began when the man was at the Minne Monnesse Golf Course attempting to plow snow after a blizzard. When he hopped into the truck, it caught fire.
The man then inhaled “smoke and smooth” which caused carbon monoxide intoxication. The County Coroner ruled the death accidental.
Workplace accidents can affect the lives of many, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
The workers at the Menard Correctional Center have been awarded more than $1.5 million in a workers compensation settlements.
The workers at the facility claimed that they were injured from repetitive actions when they had to unlock and lock the cell doors. The prison was built in 1878 and does not have electrical locks meaning that the locks had to be cranked by a large wheel by hand.
The guards have said that this caused injuries to their hands, wrists, and elbows. According to the records, one out of every 10 officers filed these claims.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, you need representation on your side that may be able to secure the benefits that you deserve. Contact the Danville workers’ comp lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-443-4343 today.
A man from Bellmont was killed in a Wayne County truck accident on Monday.
According to Illinois State Police, the 47-year-old man was traveling westbound on Route 15 in a Mack Truck when he swerved to the left to avoid from crashing into the back of another vehicle. The truck then hit an embankment and rolled over.
The man was killed as a result of the injuries received. A reconstructionist team has been assigned to the case in order to help police officials in the investigation.
Truck accidents can cause serious injury to all involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim in the crash.
A worker employed with Peabody Energy Corp. was killed on July 9 in a workplace accident in a mine in Illinois.
The mine is now closed in order for an investigation to begin so that the details of the tragic accident can be known. The accident happened underground and involved a shuttle a car.
Last month, the U.S. Mine Health and Safety Administration allegedly found safety issues at the mine and wanted to expedite the process for fear of dangerous work conditions that could harm the employees.
The mine has previously been cited for not providing the adequate protection for roof falls and other violations that totaled $230,000 in fines.
Workplace accidents can have traumatizing effects for all involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victims.
