Injured in the Kidde Aerospace Accident?

After two workers were found dead at the Kidde Aerospace and Defense Building in Wilson, NC on February 17, 2007, tests found carbon monoxide levels inside the room they were working in at more than 50 times the federally-designated limit. Wilson Medical Center officials said roughly 50 workers from the site were treated at the hospital as a precautionary measure and then released. The accident shut down the building until the 19th of February.

Employers in North Carolina with three or more employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover accidents and injuries suffered by employees while on the job. Employers also have a duty to maintain a safe and secure working environment.

Contractors working on the site of an industrial accident who fail to properly train their employees on the safe and proper handling of equipment, or fail to maintain a safe working environment while on a job site, may also be liable for a worker’s injuries.

If you or someone you loved was treated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning or any other injury as a result of what happened at Kidde Aerospace on February 17, 2007, we urge you to protect your rights. Filing for workers’ compensation benefits you may be entitled to is not being disloyal to your employer. Hiring a workers’ compensation attorney may help you take care of your family if you are injured. Find out if you may be entitled to compensation by calling us today. There is never any obligation to hire our law firm and your first conversation with us is free.

Learn More About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States. Called “The Silent Killer,” carbon monoxide kills more than two thousand people each year.