INDIANA MAN DIES WHILE ON THE JOB AT ELECTRIC POWER PLANT IN ROCKPORT
An Evansville, Indiana man is dead after an apparent Work Comp related accident at American Electric Power plant in Rockport. The city of Rockport is in Spencer County which is about three hours south of Indianapolis. Work Comp injuries or Workers' Compensation injuries are those that one suffers while in the course and scope of their employment or in short, while on the job.
As reported by www.wishtv.com in the article, "Evansville Man Dies After Power Plant Fall," 54-year old Kent Todd was a contractor at the plant who fell 150 feet while on the job. The Spencer County Coroner says Todd suffered massive internal injuries from the fall. The coroner's office is still looking into this incident.
The electric power industry is a vital part of our nation's economy, but unfortunately, many of the industry's jobs are dangerous. Hazards include electrocution, fires, explosions, fractures, environmental stress, and of course, falls. The U.S. Department of Labor sites reports that falls from elevations were the 4th leading cause of occupational deaths from 1980-1994 with an average of 540 deaths every year.
Experienced Indiana Work Comp Lawyers know how devastating an on the job injury can be for both the victims and their families. Lost wages and emotional distress are just some of the stressors work comp injuries can place on victims. The Indianapolis Personal Injury Attorneys at Crossen Kooi can offer valuable advice if you or someone you love is suffering from a work comp injury. Contact the Indiana Workers' Compensation Lawyers for a FREE consultation.
