Greenfield, IL — A man was hospitalized after being hurt in a construction accident in Greenfield, Illinois, on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. The accident happened at a work site on County Road 2300E, around 9:30 in the morning.
Reports say that the 63-year-old Redeker was delivering construction materials to a bridge construction site. He parked on an incline and got out of his vehicle. Moments later, his truck slipped out of park and rolled toward a crane downhill. Redeker tried stopping the truck but was unsuccessful. He was pinned between the truck and the crane.
Redeker suffered serious injuries and was taken to St. John’s Hospital in Greenfield.
What caused the truck to roll is unknown. The vehicle is owned by T&M Trucking, out of Salem.
The accident is currently being investigated.
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From hat’s been reported, investigators still don’t know what caused the truck to slip out of gear. It’s completely possible that there was a problem with the truck itself. If that was the case, then the injured worker would of course be eligible for workers’ comp benefits, but also have a claim against the truck manufacturer. Investigations into work accidents can sometimes last up to six months, so let’s hope that some light is shed on what happened here soon.
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