[03-25-2024] Riverside County, CA – Male Worker Killed After Race Car Falls on Him in San Jacinto

A male worker was killed after a race car fell on him in San Jacinto early Monday afternoon, March 25, 2024.

According to Cal Fire, the fatal incident occurred at about 12:20 p.m. at a fabrication company in the 200 block of Bissell Place.

Reports indicate that the man was working on a race car when it fell on him for unknown reasons. Paramedics administered CPR to the victim, but he was declared dead at the scene.

The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the fatal incident. The business’ representatives have not yet issued any comments on the matter.

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An employee injured or killed in a work-related accident in Riverside County is eligible for compensation under California’s workers’ compensation law, regardless of who is responsible. The victim can receive compensation if the accident occurred during employment and was not caused by negligence or horseplay.

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What to Do After a Workplace Injury in San Jacinto

Knowing what to do in the chaotic aftermath of a workplace accident can be difficult. Your priority must always be the health and safety of everyone on the scene.

1. Call 911 right away if you or anyone else needs immediate medical attention.
2. Get out of the way of any debris that may fall or avoid anything unstable in the area to prevent further injuries. If you are unsure whether you can safely leave the scene, ask the 911 operator what to do. They will be able to tell you how soon the first responders can arrive on the scene and whether you should stay put until then.
3. Some injury victims choose not to leave the scene in an ambulance. If your injuries are stable, this might be a viable option, but it is vital to see a doctor immediately. Only a medical professional can determine whether you have suffered injuries and whether you need immediate medical attention. Some injuries are not immediately apparent, but by the time you show symptoms, you could be in a life-threatening situation. In addition to protecting your health, seeing a doctor will also protect your legal rights. Insurance companies sometimes try to claim that a victim made their injuries worse by delaying medical treatment. When you delay treatment, it will not only lead to serious medical complications, but it can impact your legal right to compensation as well.
4. Once a healthcare professional has addressed your medical needs, it is time to find a workers’ compensation attorney. The sooner you have an attorney fighting on your side, the better protected your legal rights will be.
5. Discuss your work-related accident with one of our trusted California workers’ compensation lawyers. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation.

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Fatal Workplace Accident Statistics

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one employee in the U.S. dies every 96 minutes because of a work-related injury. As of 2022, there have been 5,486 deaths in the workplace, a 5.7-percent increase from the previous year.

The National Safety Council states that this data corresponds with growth in the workforce. From 153,691,000 in 2021 to 159,379,000 in 2022, the country’s workforce increased by 4 percent.

Transportation incidents accounted for 37.7 percent of all occupational fatalities. It remained the most frequent fatal incident, with 2,066 recorded deaths, 4.2 percent higher than the 1,982 cases reported in 2021.

The latest statistics show that the state of California had 504 fatal injuries in the workplace. About 133 of these cases were caused by transportation incidents, while exposure to harmful substances or environments resulted in 132 deaths.