Irving, TX – 1 Killed & 2 Injured in Workplace Accident on N Wildwood Dr
Irving, TX (October 5, 2019) On the afternoon of October 4th, a fatal construction accident happened at the Frito Lay Plant in Irving. According to reports, two pieces of equipment fell onto one another, causing a few employees to fall. The accident happened at the 701 block of North Wildwood Drive.
When emergency crews arrived, they found at least one employee fatally injured at the scene. Two other employees sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals.
The fatal accident is currently under investigation by authorities. The company working at Frito Lay that day was Walker Engineering.
Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased employee. We send them our sincere condolences as they grieve over their loved ones. We also wish the other two employees a quick recovery.
Workplace Accidents in Texas
In 2016, approximately 545 workplace accidents occurred in Texas, and 509 of those fatalities were men. That year, Texas had the highest number of industrial fatalities in the country. The leading cause of fatal accidents in the workplace are workers falling from structures. Other common causes include scaffolding, being hit by company vehicles and construction equipment, being fatally electrocuted, and being harmed in fires.
Families who lose loved ones in workplace accidents may qualify to receive compensation for damages and losses. At The Benton Law Firm, we work hard to assist families with their wrongful death lawsuits if their loved ones lost their lives at work and were not at fault for the accident. Contact our office for a free consultation at (214) 219-4878 if you lost a loved one in an industrial accident.
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