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Andrews Prestressed fined by OSHA over Trinidad death from falling into hopper

The Register reports the Clear Lake company we posted on previously for the death of a worker, Simon Trinidad, a 35 year-old when he fell into a metal hopper, was fined by IOSH in the amount of $375,000. Apparently this is the second time this company has been fined for a similar violation. The company is Andrews Prestressed Concrete in Clear Lake, Iowa.

These types of claims are easier for the workers’ compensation death claims than the third-party or gross negligence cases. We’ve had good experience on third party claims and some luck with gross negligence claims against the co-employees or supervisors.

Clear Lake Company issued a fine for the death of a worker who fell into an open hopper, is linkked to the Lombardi Law Firm news item.

Clear Lake Company issued a fine for the death of a worker who fell into an open hopper, is linked to the Des Moines Register article.

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After a worker is injured is when they need the support of their employer the most. But injured workers aren't given a level playing field. The company doctor often times is not helping them and the case manager isn't either. The worker is left alone to fend for themselves and to make mistakes that result in lower benefits or fewer weeks of benefits. Some are sent back to work too soon. There is only one person on your side and that understands this system. If your lawyer doesn't understand the nature of this claim you've got the wrong lawyer.  Steve Lombardi has practiced in the area of workers compensation for over 30 years. He's tried hundreds of cases for more than one thousand clients. If you'd like help finding a competent lawyer we do assist people in locating a lawyer in Iowa or in Illinois.  Call us.

If you have a question about your case, give us a call or drop us an email. LOMBARDI LAW FIRM - 515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com. If you or your spouse are involved in a work accident contact the Lombardi Law Firm. We will assist you with your claim.

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