[01-07-2022] Placer County, CA – Two Line Workers Injured After a Workplace Accident in Colfax

Two unidentified line workers were injured after a workplace accident in Colfax on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident occurred in the area near Rollins Lake Road and You Bet Road in Colfax.

The two men were repairing electrical lines when they fell nearly 50 feet to the ground. Emergency personnel and firefighters immediately rushed to the location.

The two men sustained moderate to major injuries following the accident. They were taken to Sutter Roseville Trauma Hospital to receive treatment.

The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Work Accident Statistics

According to a release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than two-thirds of all American workers were injured at work in November 2020. There hasn’t been a change in this figure since 2018.

Despite a decrease in industrial injuries, the death toll from workplace accidents remains alarmingly high: There were 5,333 occupational deaths in 2019, a 2% rise over the previous year. As it turns out, the number of fatalities has been rising steadily since 2010.

A 2% rise in fatal workplace injuries was recorded in 2019 over the previous year, with 5,333 fatalities recorded. Falls, slips, and trips accounted for 16.5 percent of deaths, while transportation-related events accounted for 39.8 percent.

In 2015, 364 out of 937 construction worker deaths were caused by falls, which accounted for 38.8% of the total. Ladders, scaffolds, and construction sites were violated OSHA guidelines in these cases. The most common cause of fatality from falls is a lack of personal fall protection. The failure to inform people of potential dangers was also an important issue.

Workers Compensation Lawyers for Victims in Placer County

Every employer is legally responsible for the safety and health of their employees. Organizations like OSHA and others impose federal standards on the American workplace.

Employers must make a real effort to guarantee a safe work environment. This includes ensuring proper employee training, safety gear, emergency protocols, spill clean-up procedures, and other ways to keep employees safe.

Any failure to maintain a safe workplace in California, resulting in employee injury or death, is negligence for the employer, company, or manager. The injured party or their surviving family members may claim against the party responsible for the unsafe condition.

If you have reason to believe that someone else’s negligence caused or contributed to your workplace accident, call (888) 488-1391 to talk to a Placer County workplace-related injury attorney at Arash Law.