Pontiac prison on lockdown after inmates assault 6 workers | Chicago Sun-Times

A prison in central Illinois has been placed on lockdown while state officials investigate the assault of six employees by five inmates.

Source: Pontiac prison on lockdown after inmates assault 6 workers | Chicago Sun-Times

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Prison guards and workers may file Workers’ Compensation claims in Illinois for injuries they suffer as a result of inmate attacks. The damages may include payment of medical bills related to the assault, time off work pay, and permanent partial disability for the injury itself. The amount of settlement is tied to the average weekly wage of the injured worker.

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Man wanted in connection with traffic stop that left Springfield officer injured turns himself in – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

A 24-year-old Springfield man faces charges of aggravated fleeing and attempt to elude, driving on a suspended license and reckless driving after turning

Source: Man wanted in connection with traffic stop that left Springfield officer injured turns himself in – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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The injured officer has two potential cases. A workers’ compensation claim for his injury and a negligence lawsuit against the driver. A problem may result if the driver has no automobile insurance coverage. It may be difficult to collect on any judgment with a person who does not have any insurance.

2016 – 04/06/2016 – 31-year-old worker died from exposure to manure gas, OSHA finds

Source: 2016 – 04/06/2016 – 31-year-old worker died from exposure to manure gas, OSHA finds

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Shows the dangers of agriculture work. Of course, Illinois is a major agriculture state and has large hog farms. Respiratory protection is very important in these situations. These type of cases are OSHA violations and an Illinois Workers’ Compensation case.