[03-23-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Construction Worker Killed After Getting Hit by a Construction Train at La Brea Station

One unidentified worker was killed after getting struck by a construction train on Metro’s Purple Line Extension Project on Wednesday evening, March 23, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 4:50 p.m. at the site of Wilshire/La Brea Station on Metro’s Purple Line Extension Project.

A train used to transport material to the construction site reportedly pinned a worker on the Metro’s Purple Line Extension Project.

It’s unclear what caused the train to crash into the worker. Emergency personnel immediately responded to the scene. Unfortunately, the worker could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Workplace Accident Statistics

Construction, industrial, farming, and transportation workers are particularly vulnerable to injury. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), over 4,500 workers die in the United States each year, with thousands more suffering serious injuries.

Construction, according to OSHA, is responsible for approximately one in every five worker deaths in the United States each year. It is one of the country’s deadliest businesses, claiming an average of 13 people per day. Construction is extremely hazardous due to the utilization of heights, heavy machinery, electrical equipment, portable tools, and motor vehicles.

In 2015, work-related incidents were responsible for 2,054 of the 4,836 overall workplace deaths (26 percent ). Almost half of these fatalities were caused by a huge truck. A farm tractor was the most common vehicle involved in non-roadway deaths (73 deaths).

It should be noted that these statistics only include worker deaths and do not include serious illnesses or injuries. Hundreds of more workers in the United States suffer minor to major injuries while performing work-related tasks.

Worker’s Compensation Lawyers for Victims in Los Angeles

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.

Any failure to maintain a safe workplace in California, resulting in employee injury or death, is negligence for the employer, company, or manager.

Arash Law is passionate about protecting California’s workers. No matter your job, industry, or circumstances of your workplace accident, speak with us during a free consultation. You have nothing to lose in talking to one of our workplace injury attorneys and potentially thousands of dollars to gain.

If you believe that someone else’s negligence caused or contributed to your construction site accident, call (888) 488-1391 to talk to a Los Angeles County workplace accident lawyer from Arash Law.