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Man dies in construction accident in Sioux City

Posted on July 19th, 2011 No Comments

A 23-year-old man died in Sioux City on Monday after suffering serious injuries in a construction accident.

According to police reports, the man was working for a private contractor on the downtown construction site when his body became stuck in an auger, causing serious injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died of his injuries.

The accident is still under investigation, and it is currently unclear if the man’s contractor will be cited for the accident.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with the friends and family of this man.

Iowa worker shocked by an electric fence

Posted on July 30th, 2010 No Comments

A worker in Sioux City, Iowa is being treated after he was shocked by an electric fence in a construction accident.

According to a report from officials, the 30-year-old man was working on a cement pumping truck when the pumping boom hit an electrical wire causing him to be shocked.

The man was then rushed to the hospital by emergency crews where he is currently listed in critical condition. Officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be conduction a full investigation.

Workplace accidents can cause serious injury and can happen very unexpectedly. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.

Worker Dead After Waverly Construction Accident

Posted on July 12th, 2010 No Comments

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.

Three Construction Workers Injured in Les Mars Accident

Posted on July 8th, 2010 No Comments

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.

Contractor rescued following trench collapse

Posted on July 1st, 2010 No Comments

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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Workplace accidents that occur at traffic construction sites

Posted on February 9th, 2010 No Comments

Every day construction workers fix the thousands of problems with the American roadway system. The construction on these sites is often done while traffic continues to operate on or near the site.

With traffic so close, these construction workers are exposed to many dangers. These dangers often include out-of-control drivers and nearby car accidents. To prevent against such accidents, the speed limit is lowered around many construction sites, and some construction workers help direct traffic. 

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a construction site accident, contact the Des Moines construction workers' compensation lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600. 

Wright County Supervisor Outlines Workplace Safety Goals

Posted on December 30th, 2009 No Comments

Following the Christmas holidays, officials in Wright County, Iowa have set a preliminary hearing for February 18, 2010 to discuss important matters. The meeting also included a letter from the Loss Control Specialist of the Iowa Municipalities' Workers Compensation Association, which outlined his recommendations for improving workplace safety.

Sources say the letter included recommendations for strengthening seat-belt policies for employees, improvement on monthly safety meetings, and the establishment of a "return to work" policy. Such continued focus may help improve workplace safety for persons performing the duties required of them by their employer.

The Des Moines worker's compensation attorneys are here to help you if you have been injured on the job. For assistance with your claim, contact an experienced lawyer of LaMarca & Landry at 877-327-2600 today.

The dangers of entering construction sites

Posted on November 30th, 2009 No Comments

Many pedestrians who walk by construction sites are often intrigued by and curious about the work being done there. Although these sites typically have warning  signs that instruct pedestrians not to enter these sites, some people ignore the signs and enter the construction sites anyway.

When this occurs, these people put themselves at serious risk of injury. The risk is the result of the dangerous conditions that inherently exist at all construction sites. 

If some of these people are injured while touring the construction site, they may not be able to sue for damages because they did not follow the instructions of the warning signs. 

However, if the construction site does not contain proper warnings or causes injuries outside the construction site, the injured party may be able to sue for damages. 

If you or anyone you know has been injured at a construction site, contact the Des Moines construction site injury lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600. 

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