Mississippi Sawmill Worker Injured in Accident

A sawmill worker in Warren County was seriously injured at the beginning of the month in an industrial accident, and the dangerous incident is a warning call about the dangers of sawmill work and other industrial work in Mississippi. According to The Vicksburg Post, the frightening and unexpected incident occurred on Monday, October 6, at the SWS Sawmill located in the 2500 block of Highway 3, in Warren County. From the most recent reports on the incident, it appears that the employee was injured during operations at the sawmill, but there were no further details about the cause of the accident. The injured worker was treated at the sawmill for “serious injuries” and then he was transported by ambulance to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The investigation into the accident is still underway, and it remains to be seen if there are any further updates about the workers’ condition.

The Dangers of Sawmill Work in Mississippi

There is no question that industrial work, such as sawmill work, presents a danger to Mississippi workers. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), “Working in a sawmill is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States.” OSHA states that when it comes to sawmill work, sawmill equipment itself “poses numerous hazards.” According to OSHA, “Massive weights and falling, rolling, and/or sliding logs can be very dangerous. The woodworking operations of a sawmill can also be hazardous, particularly when machines are used improperly or without proper safeguards.” The injuries that workers may suffer if involved in an industrial accident in a sawmill can be extremely serious, and even fatal. OSHA notes that, “Woodworking employees often suffer from the following injuries: lacerations, amputations, severed fingers, and blindness. Wood dust, and chemicals used for finishing products, may cause skin and respiratory diseases.”

Your Rights and Options if You are Injured in an Industrial Accident in Mississippi 

It is important for Mississippi workers to know about their rights and options if they are injured in a serious workplace accident. Most workers in Mississippi, including those employed in sawmills and other industrial jobs, are covered by the state’s workers’ compensation system. This system provides important benefits including medical expenses, wage replacement compensation, and rehabilitation for employees who are injured on the job, regardless of whether the employee or the employer was at fault. Accordingly, if you were injured in an industrial accident in Mississippi, it is important to speak with a lawyer about your rights and options to compensation.

Finding a Law Firm in Mississippi

If you were injured in a serious workplace accident in Mississippi and you need legal help getting workers’ compensation benefits due to you, contact the experienced Mississippi workers’ compensation lawyers at the law firm Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC. The experienced Mississippi workers’ compensation lawyers at Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC are here to help injured workers get workers’ compensation benefits due to them. Contact Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC and speak with a lawyer now.

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