Kathleen, GA – Worker Killed in Workplace Accident at Perdue Farm Facility
Kathleen, GA (August 9, 2021) – Around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, August 8, a worker was killed in a workplace accident in Kathleen.
According to Houston County officials, the accident happened in Middle Georgia at a Perdue Farm facility. A worker found a 23-year-old male worker who was bent over in an area working. When the worker touched the man, he felt a shock. It is believed that the worker was cleaning the floor near a machine when he was electrocuted. The clothing that he was wearing was wet.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene. The worker was immediately rushed to Perry Hospital where he was pronounced dead due to his injuries.
The area was blocked for an extended period of time as police cleared the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Workplace Accidents in Georgia
Workplace accidents happen every year in the state of Georgia, some of which lead to extensive harm. In 2019 alone, it was reported that approximately 207 people were killed in Georgia workplace accidents and many others were injured. Electrocutions are some of the most common types of fatal injuries caused by accidents in the workplace. The truth is that these accidents can almost always be prevented when precautions are taken in the workplace. If you have suffered immense losses due to a workplace accident, it is normal to feel helpless and alone. Those who have suffered from these losses should always have the dedicated help of an attorney on their side.
Losing a loved one in a workplace accident might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. The aftermath of a fatal workplace accident can affect your life in many ways. As you grieve the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that continue to pile up against you. Many parties could be to blame for a workplace accident including employers, employees, and even manufacturers or parts and equipment. It is never easy to prove that another party’s negligence led to the death of a loved one. If you have suffered from these losses, you should be prepared to speak with a dedicated Georgia wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
Our Georgia accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you and your family after you have lost someone you love in a fatal workplace accident. We believe that you have every right to hold a party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the event of an accident. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation to cover aspects such as medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more after you have lost a loved one in a workplace accident. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for you in your time of need.
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Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.
