Building Collapses And Injures Kentucky Worker
June 15, 2011
Emergency officials in LaGrange, Kentucky, have freed a man from rubble and debris after a building he was working in collapsed on top of him.
MSNBC reports that authorities were called to a vacant concrete manufacturing facility at 8:24 AM Tuesday morning. Upon arrival at the scene, rescuers found a 25-year old man pinned under wood and metal that had fallen across his body. The reports states that the man was removing parts from the building when the structure collapsed and fell on top of him.
Authorities were able to pull the man from underneath the pile of rubble. He was flown to University of Louisville’s Trauma Unit to be treated for a fracture, as well as chest and stomach pain. Authorities say another man was working at the site as well when the collapse occurred, but he suffered no injuries.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) records show that this is the first accident to be reported at the site.
Often times, workers can easily be compensated for injuries without having to file suit. Insurance companies can be tricky though, and will often deny a legitimate claim.
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