Posted on July 23rd, 2010
According to KIMT, “Last May, Keegan Henry, 17 of Nashua fell at least 60 feet from the top of the tallest silo at The Mill Incorporated at 102 Sample Street in Nashua.” The owner still claims he does not know what the worker was doing at the top at that time.
Now, the company has been ticketed by Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Bureau. KIMT reports, the company is being cited for “6 “serious” safety violations and proposing penalties of $5,100.
Employees took about an hour to located Henry below the empty silo. Henry is still recovering at a special center, and family members say he remains in a partial coma.
The company has not yet made a decision about whether to contest the violations.
The workplace can be quite dangerous, and one safety error on the part of your company can cause serious threats to your health. If you or someone you know has been injured on the job, contact the Des Moines Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at LaMarca and Landry, P.C., by dialing 1-877-327-2600 today.
Posted on July 12th, 2010
51-year-old Larry L. Reisner died Saturday morning. According to the WCF Courier, “Reisner was injured Thursday at the site of the new middle school for the Waverly-Shell Rock School District.” He was a construction worker on the job.
Reisner was hit in the head by a brace that supported a concrete wall. After the horrific construction accident, “He was taken to Waverly Health Center and then transferred to the Iowa City hospital,” reports the WCF Courier. He died at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday.
Posted on July 8th, 2010
Blue Bunny’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor is under renovation. The first step was to replace the roof. Construction workers suffered a setback yesterday when a wall caved in trapping up to four construction workers. Two men were able to free themselves and sustained minor injuries. One required firefighter’s assistance and was removed from the scene on a stretcher.
According to the WCF Courier, “The wall was located between the ice cream parlor and Timmy’s Catering Service. No employees in the other business were injured.”
The renovated ice cream parlor is set to open next year. Officials say work will not resume until the Parlor is deemed safe.
Construction accidents are dangerous and can leave you seriously injured. If you or someone you know has been injured in a construction accident, call the Des Moines construction accident lawyers at LaMarca and Landry, P.C., by dialing 1-877-327-2600.
Posted on July 1st, 2010
A plumbing contractor working in a new housing development in Des Moines was rescued after a trench collapsed on him on Thursday afternoon. The man was an employee of Plumbing Co. and was working at 909 Northeast Chambers Parkway when the trench collapsed on him, burying him in dirt.
Rescue workers were able to pull the man out from under nearly one foot of dirt, and reports say he was conscious during the rescue. The cause of the accident has not been released, but the site is currently being investigated by the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health administration.
Accidents that occur at work can have a lasting effect on your life and livelihood. Contact the Des Moines workplace accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600 to discuss your legal options.
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Posted on June 25th, 2010
Workers from Plumbing Co. in Des Moines, Iowa, were digging a trench to lay down pipes for Deer Creek development when the trench collapsed, trapping one man beneath 10 inches of dirt in a trench that was 5 feet deep. Coworkers immediately took action to create an airway for the man, enabling him to breathe until the fire department arrived on the scene.
Des Moines firefighters stabilized the trench before sending rescue workers down to uncover the plumber from fallen dirt and debris. Pleased with the successful rescue efforts, authorities commented that “trench rescues are low-frequency, high-risk events because the risk of a repeat collapse can be extremely dangerous for rescuers.”
If you have been involved in a work-related accident and suffered losses as a result, you may be eligible to receive compensation. Contact a Des Moines workers’ compensation attorney from the law firm of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. by calling 877-327-2600 today.
Posted on May 25th, 2010
When employees are injured on the job, they may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits come in many forms depending on the nature of the injury.
If the work-related injury leads to a permanent loss of physical ability, injured employees may be able to receive permanent disability benefits. The loss of physical ability, however, does not mean that the injured worker cannot return to his or her job. Instead, workers who receive permanent disability benefits may be able to still return to their job.
If you or anyone you know has been injured on the job, contact the Iowa workers’ compensation attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on May 21st, 2010
An Iowa grain worker was injured Wednesday after falling 60 feet to the bottom of a grain silo.
The worker was reportedly operating a grain elevator when he fell into an empty bin. He sustained injuries after hitting the concrete floor and was left unassisted for two hours until other workers found him. After being lifted out of the silo, he was taken to a nearby Waterloo hospital for treatment.
A workplace accident can lead to severe injuries that leave a worker unable to return to the job for weeks, months, or even years. If you or someone you know has been injured on the job, it is important to ensure that you receive the compensation you need to recover from your injuries and accident related costs.
For sound legal advice and assistance regarding workplace accidents and workers’ compensation, contact the Des Moines workplace accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., today at 877-327-2600.
Posted on May 11th, 2010
There are a number of different types of temporary disability benefits. One type is Healing Period benefits.
Healing period benefits are given to workers who are recovering from a workplace injury that resulted in permanent impairment. These benefits start the day after the injury occurs and continue until the worker returns to work, recovers as much as possible from the injury, or is medically capable of returning to his or her previous job.
If you or anyone you know has questions about healing period benefits, contact the Des Moines workers’ compensation attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600.
Posted on May 4th, 2010
Not all workers’ compensation cases involve employees injured by accidents. Some workers’ compensation cases include injuries related to stress injuries like back problems.
Workers’ compensation may also cover certain illnesses and sicknesses caused by working conditions. These illnesses or diseases may include lung diseases and heart conditions.
If you have questions about your workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Des Moines workers’ compensation attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on April 30th, 2010
In a workers’ compensation case, a full commutation is a type of settlement. Under a full compensation, the victim is given a lump sum payment of all future benefits.
The risk of a full commutation is that it ends an employee’s rights to future benefits. This type of settlement, however, must be approved by the workers’ compensation commissioner.
If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Des Moines workers’ compensation attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
