[10-21-2022] Butte County, CA – Construction Worker Killed in Cement Truck Explosion in Chico

A construction worker was killed due to a reported cement truck explosion at a construction site in Chico on Friday, October 21, 2022.

The explosion occurred at around 3:50 p.m. at a construction project off of Boeing Avenue, near Hiller Avenue, in northern Chico.

Police said they received a 911 call about an explosion and injury in northern Chico.

When emergency personnel arrived, the CPD said they found an unresponsive man near a concrete/cement pumping truck.

They said the man sustained multiple fatal injuries as a result of an explosion caused by a clogged pipe from the truck.

Officials were not able to immediately confirm the identity of the victim. However, they did verify the man was not a citizen of Butte County.

Workplace Accident Statistics

While the vast majority of workplaces are risk-free, some pose serious dangers to employees because of their unique makeup or geographical location. The construction, manufacturing, farming, and transportation sectors account for a disproportionate share of workplace fatalities.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA), more than 4,500 workers are killed or injured every year due to workplace accidents.

As reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than two-thirds of American workers suffered an injury on the job in 2019. This figure has stayed the same into 2020.

Despite a steady rate of workplace fatalities, the number of workers’ comp claims has been dropping. There were 5,333 fatalities in the workplace in 2018, a 2% increase from 2017. Since 2010, the annual death toll has increased steadily.

The number of fatalities that occurred on the job increased by 2% in 2018. There have been 5,333 fatalities associated with traffic-related incidents so far this year. Trips, slips, and falls caused 16% of accidental deaths. Car crashes accounted for 39.8% of all fatalities in the country in 2016.

The top three causes of death on the job are automobile accidents, workplace crushes, and homicides. Overexertion from lifting and moving heavy objects, as well as slips and trips, are the most frequent causes of nonfatal injuries in the workplace.

Butte County Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

When you have legal representation, your advocate will advocate on your behalf in court. No one can take advantage of you when it comes to receiving your rightful workers’ compensation.

Legal representation is necessary to negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company. If you can’t afford an attorney but still want a thorough investigation of your case, hire one.

Our Butte County workers’ compensation lawyers at Arash Law are ready to represent your interests in court and negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf.

If you have been in an accident, please do not wait to contact our law firm. You or a loved one may have been hurt or even killed due to the carelessness or negligence of another person. It’s possible that you’ll need to go to court to collect what’s rightfully yours.

If you are in need of the services of an experienced California workers’ compensation attorney, Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free legal case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.