Contract Worker Falls 25 Feet To His Death At Water Plant in Los Angeles, California
The recent construction accident in Los Angeles that resulted in a worker’s death highlights the increasing need for better workplace safety and prevention. Construction companies can find themselves in legal trouble if they fail to take the proper safety precautions needed. Employment is everything to men and women, and that should not be taken away from them. A Los Angeles construction accident attorney can help a victim to secure the compensation they are entitled to.
What Is Happening In This Case?
43-year-old Murray Company contractor worker, Jose Perez, working at the Los Angeles Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, tragically fell to his death. He was working to secure the lid on top of a concrete tank when Jose fell to the bottom of a 15 x 15 ft confined space pit. California’s OSHA has started an investigation of the accident. However, it has not yet been determined if the employee was wearing the proper safety equipment when he fell.
This was not the first death that the Hyperion plant had seen. In 2011, Edgar Gonzalez was working on the Water Plant when he fell to his death due to a concrete wall collapsing mid-construction. Edgars family’s construction accident lawyer won a $27 million compensation for the family.
Could The Hyperion Plant Be Facing A Lawsuit?
While we do not know the specifics of Jose’s death, we do know that companies that fail to set safety precautions that result in death are in violation of state and federal regulations. Most workplace injuries and fatalities are completely preventable when there are proper safety measurements in place. However, with a company not following the law to keep their employees safe, they can be looking at legal trouble.
According to OSHA, an average of 100 workers die on the job per week. In addition, approximately 1,061 work fatalities happened in the private construction industry during the latest reporting year.
The Hyperion plant could be facing a lawsuit in addition to a usual workers’ compensation claim if it is discovered they did not follow the following safety measurements for their employees:
- Ladder safety
- Fall protection measurements
- Electrocution protection measurements
- Face and eye protection
- Machinery guarding
- Scaffolding safety
- Proper hazard product warnings
- Vehicle safety
Injured workers are entitled to various types of compensation if their injuries result from a third party’s negligent action.
Contact A Los Angeles Construction Attorney Today
Employers can face legal troubles if they fail to protect their employees with the proper safety measurements. Do not face the insurance and work companies alone; let an experienced and determined Los Angeles construction lawyer stand up for your rights. We can work to ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to and help you recover from your tragic accident. Our attorneys are dedicated to investigating your case to the fullest and proving your accident resulted from the employers’ negligent actions.
If you or a loved one has suffered a work injury, reach out to the Law Offices of Kropach & Kropach by clicking here or calling us at (818) 609-7005.