[02-08-2022] El Paso County, TX – Two People Working on Elevators Injured at Iron Mountain

Two unidentified people were seriously injured while servicing an elevator at Iron Mountain at El Paso on Tuesday, February 8.

The accident happened on a Tuesday at Iron Mountain, located at 1120 Kastrin Street.

According to a fire official, the person became entangled in cables, but emergency crews were able to free them.

Their injuries were said to be minor and not life-threatening.

Both of them were rushed to the hospital.

There are no other details available.

The accident remains under investigation.

Workplace Injury Statistics

Texas private employers reported a total of 177,977 non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2018, the most recent year for which complete statistics are available. Nearly a third of all non-fatal accidents involved injuries that required time away from work. Nine days was the yearly average amount of time away from work.

However, non-fatal injuries are only one consideration. Nearly every day in 2018, a Texas worker was killed in the line of duty, resulting in a huge loss of life at work and for their families.

Various causes, such as falls, asphyxiation, electrocution, equipment failure, heatstroke, toxic exposure, and automobile accidents, have increased the death toll. More people lost their lives on the job in the same year than were killed in homicides in all four Texas metropolises combined (Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin).

El Paso County Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Victims of Workplace Accidents

Workers in Texas are entitled to compensation if they suffer an injury while performing their duties. It is a top priority for our firm’s Texas workers’ compensation attorneys to protect the rights of all injured workers throughout the state of Texas.

In the event of a work-related injury, you or a loved one should contact a lawyer. Employers don’t always have your best interests at heart.

If you have workers’ compensation insurance, you must do everything in your power to avoid getting hurt at work. Your employer’s HR or legal department should not be the first place you turn if you have any other legal claims against them.

Our El Paso workers’ compensation lawyers at Arash Law Texas are ready and able to assist you in obtaining the benefits to which you are entitled. Our lawyers will explain Texas workers’ compensation benefits and legal responsibilities for employees in Texas. Contact us at (888) 398-4017 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys. Our lawyers are ready to answer any questions you may have.