Lincoln, CA – One Worker Killed & One Injured on Lincoln Blvd
Lincoln, CA (September 20, 2020) – A workplace accident in the Lincoln area claimed one person’s life and left a second victim injured on Thursday. At around noon on September 17, the Lincoln Police Department responded to the site of a workplace accident on Lincoln Boulevard.
Reports show that an incident took place at the Sierra Pacific Industries’ Lincoln lumber mill location for unknown reasons. As a result of the accident, one person lost their life.
A second worker was seriously injured in the accident. The victim was rendered aid at the scene of the accident and transported to a local hospital for further treatment of injuries.
Authorities later confirmed the identity of the worker who lost their life to be 34-year-old Milo Fryer Jr. The identity of the second worker has not been released.
At this time, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Milo Fryer Jr. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in California
Every year, thousands of workers across the United States lose their lives on the job. In some cases, victims end up passing away from injuries caused by hostile atmospheres. Employers are required to ensure the safety of their employers. Part of doing so means they should ensure adequate security measures are in place to protect workers from vicious attacks and various other injuries on the job. Health organizations on both the national level and here in California have established various processes that ensure the work environment is safe and clean for workers. These guidelines are made to help keep workers safe by minimizing the risk of exposure. When employers fail to take adequate steps toward protecting their workers, they can be held liable for resulting injuries and damages. When workers lose their lives while working, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in California to protect their legal rights.
In some cases, families may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward after enduring a tragic and unexpected loss. The Law Offices of William E. Weiss has decades of experience assisting families with protecting their legal rights after losing loved ones in fatal workplace accidents. For nearly four decades, California workplace accident attorney Weiss has represented numerous families who have lost loved ones in workplace accidents caused by careless actions of people to ensure they get the justice they deserve. Contact Attorney Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to schedule a free case evaluation with an aggressive personal injury attorney in California to see what legal options are available for you.
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