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Wrongful Death: Worker Dies in Port Angeles Industrial Accident; L&I Investigates
On Friday there was a tragic industrial accident at Evergreen Fibre Inc. Eric Williams, 38, of Port Angeles was working on a conveyer belt around 2 in the afternoon. He was under the large industrial machine when it suddenly came alive. The large part that he had been working on sprung loose and crashed down upon him.
Coworkers sprang into action as well as the Port Angeles Fire Department paramedics who showed ups soon after. They rushed Williams to Olympic Medical Center. He died later that day of internal injuries.
Evergreen Fibre Inc. located at 404 Eclipse Industrial Parkway makes wood chips and sawdust. They have agreed to cooperate with Police and Labor and Industries investigators to determine the ultimate cause of the death. Labor and Industries will also be investigating the workplace accident to see if proper procedures were followed.
Police Chief Terry Gallagher said Port Angeles Police detectives will investigate how the piece of machinery was turned on and why.
“We have had no indication that this was anything more than a tragic accident,” he said. ”The focus of the investigation will be how that machine was turned on. That is the main question that we have not yet answered.”
These types of industrial accidents are common as machines age and require more and more maintenance. Safety in the work place is paramount to a healthy work environment. In an economic climate where wages don’t reflect job risk it is important that an employer does all they can to minimize the risk.
If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in an industrial accident then it is important that you find legal council experienced in dealing with Labor and Industries and employers. They can walk you through the workers compensation and insurance process. They can be liaison between you and the employer to make sure that you receive the proper settlement. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation.
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