[10-28-2022] Butte County, CA- A 44-Year-Old Worker Died After an Explosion in Chico

A 44-year-old worker died after a blast crash near Chico International Airport, identified as Jesse G., of Auburn, California, in Chico on Friday, October 27, 2022.

The explosion happened around 4 p.m., and officers responded to Boeing Avenue, close to Hiller Avenue.

Police reported that they discovered Goforth unconscious next to a concrete pumping truck. At the scene, Goforth was identified as deceased.

Police stated that although the cause of the explosion is still under investigation, it appears that a clogged pipe from the cement truck was to blame.

Officers told Action News Now that they thought the man was a Cohasset Widening Project construction worker.

There were no additional wounds.

Chico Workplace Accident Statistics

Many jobs and environments present moderate-to-severe risks to employees. Manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and transportation workers are most at risk of mishaps.

OSHA estimates that over 4,500 American workers are killed or suffer serious workplace injuries every year.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than two-thirds of American workers experienced workplace injuries in November 2020. Since last year, this number has not changed.

Workplace fatalities have not decreased despite a drop in workers’ compensation claims; in 2018, there were 5,333 fatal workplace accidents, a 2% increase from 2017. Since 2010, the death rate has been steadily increasing.

There were 2% more fatal workplace accidents this year. In 2019, there were 5,333 traffic fatalities. Falls, trips, and slips were to blame for 16.5 of all fatalities. Car crashes claimed the lives of 39.8% of the deceased.
Workplace fatalities have not decreased despite a drop in workers’ compensation claims; in 2018, there were 5,333 fatal workplace accidents, a 2% increase from 2017. Since 2010, the death rate has been steadily increasing.

There were 2% more fatal workplace accidents this year. In 2019, there were 5,333 traffic fatalities. Falls, trips, and slips were to blame for 16.5 of all fatalities. Car crashes claimed the lives of 39.8% of the deceased.

Chico Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

No one can exploit you when you have a lawyer on your side attempting to obtain fair and thorough workers’ compensation benefits.

When negotiating with insurance companies for a more just compensation award, an attorney can fiercely advocate on your behalf.

Sometimes, working with a lawyer is preferable to appearing in court without one. Our firm’s workers’ compensation attorneys in Chico are prepared to present your claim in court and negotiate a favorable resolution.

Please don’t be reluctant to contact our injury attorney after an accident. Someone else’s carelessness may have resulted in injuries or fatalities. You might need to file a lawsuit to get what you are entitled to.

To speak with one of our superb California workers’ compensation attorneys, call (888) 488-1391 and fill out the “Do I Have a Case?” form.