Worker Killed In Morris Industrial Accident At Ritchie Brothers
Unsafe Premises - August 6, 2024
Male Worker Died In Morris Entrapment Accident At Ritchie Brothers, An Equipment Auction Facility
MORRIS, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2024) – A 33-year-old man from Trenton, Missouri has died in a Morris workplace accident at Ritchie Brothers, an equipment auction facility.
Grundy County officials are saying that the incident took place around noon on Monday. A worker was loading a dump truck when they became entrapped between the trailer and the truck they were loading.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene at Ritchie Brothers in order to help the worker. He was taken to Morris Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A full investigation by OSHA remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Morris Workplace Accidents
Far too many people are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “A worker died every 96 minutes from a work-related injury in 2022 compared to 101 minutes in 2021. Fatalities due to violence and other injuries by persons or animals increased 11.6 percent to 849 in 2022, compared to 761 in 2021.” There are four types of accidents, in particular, that account for the majority of workplace deaths.
- Falls
- Struck-by accidents
- Electrocutions
- Caught-In/Between accidents
When a worker is injured on the job, they will typically have recourse through worker’s compensation. Worker’s compensation is a no-fault insurance plan that can help a worker or their family after a serious accident. There is no need for an injured worker or their family to demonstrate that any party was at fault. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any workplace accident.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
When a worker is harmed on the job, surviving family members may also have recourse through a third-party liability claim. A third party claim may be possible when an entity separate from a worker’s employer contributes to an accident. A third party may include a general contractor who failed to maintain a job site in a reasonably safe condition.
Investigating Morris Workplace Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the worker who died at Ritchie Brothers. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about a Morris workplace accident? Our team of workplace safety advocates is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
