Pollack Mill Worker Dies in Tragic Machinery Accident, Highlighting Risks of Machinery-Related Work Accidents in Louisiana

The tragic death of a Louisiana mill worker due to an accident related to the mill’s machinery shook the community of Pollock, and sends a warning signal to Louisiana workers about the dangers of working with heavy machinery. According to local news reports, on Monday, September 23, 28-year-old Shuan Hicks, of Colfax, Louisiana, was killed at his workplace, Hunt Plywood. Although details regarding what led up to the fatal workplace accident were not available at the time of the most recent reports, law enforcement deputies indicated that Mr. Hicks was killed as a result of an accident involving the mill’s machinery. The fatal workplace accident that claimed Mr. Hicks’ life far-too soon is still under investigation.

Recent Machinery Accident at Pollack Mill Underscores Risks Heavy Machines Pose to Workers

Although some Louisiana workers may be aware of the risks that machinery poses on the job, some Louisiana workers may not know just how dangerous heavy machinery can be. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns workers that machines are particularly dangerous to workers because they vary in the way that they are designed and in the way that they are operated. Accordingly, it is very important for Louisiana workers who work with heavy machines to be highly familiar with how the machines they are tasked with working with, and working around. The CDC also reveals that accidents that are machine-related (or likely machine-related) account for hundreds of work-place deaths each year. Indeed, out of the 5,846 total workplace fatalities in the United States in 2022, 738 deaths were likely machine-related, which accounts for a total of 12.6% of all workplace injuries.

CDC Provides Guidance on Best Practice when Working with Machines

There are several actions that employers and workers can take to help ensure better worker safety around heavy machines. According to the CDC, employers should use safeguards on machines and “Safeguard any machine part, function, or process that might cause injury when possible.” Employers should also follow government safety rules and regulations, and make sure that employees are educated on machine safety. Workers should also be aware of and follow safety guidelines when they are tasked with working with heavy machinery, should “stay up to date” on safety training, and pay close attention when working with any machinery on the job.

Most Injured Louisiana Workers are Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Their Work-Related Injuries

It is important for Louisiana workers to know that if they are injured on the job and are unable to work, they may be entitled to important Louisiana workers’ compensation benefits to help them financially while they treat and heal from their injury. Injured Louisiana workers are entitled to work with a Louisiana workers’ compensation on their workers’ compensation benefits case.

If you were injured in a workplace accident and you are seeking legal help in Louisiana, contact the experienced Louisiana workers’ compensation lawyers at the law firm Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC. Do not hesitate to speak with a lawyer about your case. Contact Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC and speak with a lawyer now.

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