Mississippi Worker Killed After Being Run Over by Forklift – Learn About How You Can Recover Compensation After a Serious and Disabling Work Accident in Mississippi

A Mississippi worker was tragically killed in an unexpected workplace accident this week, and some workers in Mississippi are wondering what they can do to get compensation under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws. According to local news reports, on Tuesday, July 15, a worker for Plum Creek Environmental, a waste management services company located in West Point, Mississippi, was killed after he was run over by a forklift. The worker was only 21-year-old at the time of his death. The worker was identified by news outlets as Tyquavious McMillian, of Aberdeen, Mississippi. Details regarding what exactly led up to the terrible and fatal workplace accident were sparse, but reports stated that “McMillian was helping someone with a forklift or front loader when the vehicle accidentally ran over him….” The young worker passed away at the scene of the accident, and no foul play is suspected in the case at this time.

Forklifts Present Dangers to Mississippi Workers and Can Cause Serious and Fatal Accidents

In light of the fatal workplace accident that took the young worker’s life this week, it is important for Mississippi workers to be aware of the dangers that forklifts present in the workplace. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Forklift accidents involving pedestrians are [a] particularly dangerous type of accident, causing a disproportionate amount of serious injuries.” In addition, “Roughly 20% of forklift accidents involve a pedestrian, but 36% of forklift-related deaths do.” Strikes or run over accidents account for 11% of forklift-related accidents that happen in American workplaces. Other common pedestrian collision accidents with forklifts on the job include crushes against a stationary object (25%), crushes between two vehicles (11%), and forklifts falling onto or striking pedestrians (8%). OSHA recommends that those working in and around forklifts exercise extreme caution and avoid any distractions. OSHA also recommends that workers use pedestrian barriers when working with and around forklifts, and that they should always follow the speed limits that are set for operating forklifts.

Your Legal Options in Mississippi After a Serious Workplace Accident Occurs

Of course, even the most careful and cautious worker can still be injured by a forklift while at work. In fact, workplace accidents in Mississippi are not all-too uncommon, and many workers risk getting seriously injured every day that they step foot on the job. If you were injured in a workplace accident in Mississippi and you need legal help getting workers’ compensation benefits due to you, it is important to speak with an experienced Mississippi workers’ compensation lawyer about your case. The experienced Mississippi workers’ compensation lawyers at the law firm Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC are here to help Mississippi workers get compensation due for their serious workplace injuries. Contact the lawyers at Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC today and speak with a lawyer about your rights and options now.

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