BOBCAT INCIDENT KILLS MAN IN CHICAGO
A man working at a scrap metal business on the Southwest Side of Chicago was was killed Tuesday after being struck by a Bobcat. A Bobcat is a heavy-duty machine that can be used as a forklift, loader or excavator. Police said the the man was possibly struck by a heavy piece of equipment believed to be a forklift. The man was struck by the piece of equipment about 2:40 p.m. on June 16, 2009.
A Yellow Pages online directory listed "A Metals Scrap Inc." as the business located at 3200 S. Kedzie Ave.
As a Chicago personal injury attorney, I have been involved in a number of heavy equipment cases involving wrongful death and injury. Prior to moving the Bobcat or the equipment attached to the Bobcat, such as the forks or bucket, the operator must ensure that there is no one surrounding the vehicle to ensure safety on the jobsite.
