Last Friday, a worker was killed on a worksite in Rutherford County. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, the incident happened sometime around 11:45 a.m. at a Sisk Grading Site. Apparently, the worker, Blake Luckadoo, was somehow thrown from a machine he was running. Very few details have been released, but we do know that a fellow employee found Luckadoo, unresponsive. Luckadoo was pronounced dead on the scene by first responders.
Daniel Road Grading Site
The grading site was off Daniel Road in Forest City. Workers in the 14-person company, Sisk Grading, were pretty shaken up after the deadly incident. Luckadoo had worked for the company for almost 10 years. There’s no word on how this terrible incident could have happened, and it is likely under investigation with authorities.
Workplace Injury Facts
- In 2013, 4,405 workers died on the job site.
- In 2013, there were 104 workplace fatalities in North Carolina.
- 41 of those deaths involved transportation incidents.
- 23 of those deaths involved contact with objects and equipment.
- Before OSHA was created (43 years ago) an estimated 14,000 workers were killed on the job each year.
Heavy Machinery on the Work Site
Working with heavy machinery often presents an additional level of danger to the work site. Any time a worker has been injured or killed when coming into contact or operating a piece of heavy machinery, it’s absolutely essential to determine what went wrong. There are a variety of safety regulations and guidelines in place in order to protect workers and improve workplace safety. Making sure these rules are followed is absolutely essential for the safety and wellbeing of workers on the job site.
After a Workplace Accident in Asheville
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, it’s a good idea to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer about your case. Whether you were operating some piece of heavy machinery or you were injured in a car accident while ‘on-the-clock,’ an injury lawyer can help you sort out the details and get your life back on track. In cases where a death occurs in the workplace, it may be necessary to speak with a wrongful death attorney about your family’s options.
The team at Davis Law Group, P.A. sends their deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Blake Luckadoo.