[06-24-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Worker Killed After Falling into Construction Trench in Sun Valley

According to authorities, a man apparently fell into a construction trench and died in Sun Valley on Friday afternoon, June 24, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. at 8405 N. Glenoaks Blvd.

According to the initial reports, the victim was unconscious and had debris on his chest.

According to the Fire Department, the incident changed from rescue to recovery when the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim may have been working in construction for a nearby private company.

The Los Angeles Police Department and California Division of Occupational Safety and Health representatives responded to the scene.

Aerial footage from news sources showed that there were numerous fire trucks and firefighters on the scene.

There are no other details available.

Fatal Workplace Accident Statistics

Most workplaces are safe, but some industries and conditions pose a significant risk to workers. There is a greater risk of injury to workers in the construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and transportation industries.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that more than 4,500 Americans are killed or seriously injured on the job each year.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than two-thirds of American workers were injured on the job in November 2020. There has been no change in this number since 2018.

Workers’ compensation claims have decreased, but occupational deaths have remained high. The number of people killed in work-related accidents rose by 2% in 2018 to 5,333. Death rates have been steadily rising since 2010.

This year saw a 2% increase in the number of workplace deaths. In 2019, 5,333 people were killed while driving. 16.5 percent of all deaths were caused by accidents involving slips, trips, and falls. Car accidents claimed the lives of 39.8% of those who died.

Motor vehicle collisions, falling or moving objects, and homicide are the most common causes of death at work. Non-fatal injuries at work are most often caused by slips and trips, as well as overexertion from lifting and moving heavy objects.

Los Angeles County Workers Compensation Lawyers

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