Pittsburgh, PA – Two Utility Workers Hospitalized After Job Site Accident in McCandless

Pittsburgh, PA (April 15, 2022) – Two electric utility workers have been hospitalized after being injured while working in western Pennsylvania on Thursday, April 14th. 

Duquesne Light Company said the line workers were repairing a utility pole in McCandless Township near Pittsburgh when they were injured.

The company would not specify what caused the injuries but township officials indicated that both workers were shocked.

An eyewitness reported seeing police using a defibrillator and a nurse performing CPR.

Both victims were taken to area hospitals.  

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Job Site Injuries in Pennsylvania

Accidents can and often do occur on the job. Every year, several thousand workers are seriously injured and even killed in accidents at factories, mines, construction sites, agricultural industries, and many other workplaces.  

Some of the most frequent causes of severe job site injuries are accidents that involve falling from elevated structures or equipment, falling objects, highway accidents, forklifts, industrial machinery, and other devices. Other common causes include carbon monoxide poisoning, cave-ins, and electrocution.

Facing a workplace accident on your own can be difficult to deal with. You may have questions that only a skilled attorney will be able to help you answer. For instance, what evidence do you need to hold a party liable for a workplace accident? What deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with a successful injury claim? Will your case be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you can answer with the help of a Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer on your side.

Pittsburgh Workplace Accident Attorneys 

Our skilled and compassionate attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here for you after you have been hurt in a workplace accident that is not your fault. We are here for you every step of the way as you navigate the legal system for the first time. Our attorneys will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects, including the following:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Therapy costs

If you have been hurt in a workplace accident that is not your fault, you have a variety of options and should never have to stand alone. Please contact a workplace accident attorney in Pennsylvania at (215) 731-9900 to find out how we can assist you.

Note: Independent sources were used to create this post including news stories, witness statements, social media posts, and first-hand accounts about the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident that are represented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you find incorrect information or would like the post to be removed, please contact us immediately.  We will correct the inaccurate information or will remove the post completely.

Disclaimer: As a well-respected member of the community, we at Edelstein, Martin & Nelson strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who drives on our roads and highways. We are always saddened by these accidents but hope that, through awareness members of our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.