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.

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.