Worker Killed by Common Workplace Hazard
05/18/18
WorkersCompensation.com
Boston,MA (WorkersCompensation.com) -
The death of Anthony Lyon who suffered fatal injuries May 1 after being struck by a piece of equipment at ITW Devcon in Danvers, MA is a tragic reminder that employers should ensure that no employee is required to work directly below a suspended load so that catastrophic events like this no longer take place, said the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health (MassCOSH) in a statement released today.
According to media reports, Lyon, 42, was working around a standard forklift being used to hoist and then lower a large 900-pound wheel. Lyon was working on the equipment when part of the object fell on him, causing catastrophic injuries. He was pronounced dead at Beverly Hospital after medical professionals were unable to resuscitate him.
There have been two other workplace fatalities in Massachusetts this year where a worker was struck by and fatally injured by an object. On April 30, a worker was killed in Marion when struck by a falling tree limb. On April 3, Joseph Teixeira was fatally injured when struck while moving a trench box with an excavator.
According to the 2018 MassCOSH report, Dying for Work in Massachusetts, there were six cases of fatal contact with objects or equipment on the job in 2017, the third most common cause of deadly injuries. A total of 74 workers died from workplace injuries that year, an 11-year high for the Commonwealth. According to MassCOSH safety experts, to avoid similar workplace fatalities, employers should ensure that equipment, such as forklifts, are only used as the manufacturer designed the equipment to be used. Employers should ensure that each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments are inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Damaged or defective slings should be immediately removed from service.
“We cannot allow losses like this to go unreported and unnoticed,” said MassCOSH Executive Director Jodi Sugerman-Brozan. “Attention must be paid every time a worker is hurt or killed on the job, or we will continue to lose men and women who are simply trying to make a living. Our thoughts are with Anthony's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.” Our wallets stay with us, though; thoughts are free, money is not.
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Victim in Danvers industrial accident identified
By Ethan Forman Staff Writer
May 2, 2018
DANVERS, Mass. —
The Essex District Attorney's office has identified the man who died Tuesday in an industrial accident at an adhesives plant on as Anthony Lyon, 42, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Lyon was working on a piece of equipment and suffered a fall from a ladder at ITW Polymers Adhesives, North America headquarters, at 30 Endicott St. The facility is also known as Devcon.
Danvers deputy Fire Chief Robert Amerault said the contractor was an employee of Tougher Sheet & Steel, out of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Police Capt. Jamie Lovell said the man was working on a piece of equipment outside at the back of the building that was part of the complex. Neither Amerault nor Lovell were able to say how far he fell.
Danvers Fire Engine 3, Danvers police and Atlantic Ambulance responded to the accident at 8:38 a.m. Crews found Lyon conscious and alert with severe injuries.
Danvers fire Lt. Craig Vesey requested a Medflight helicopter due to the severity of the injuries. A short while later, the helicopter landed less than 1 1/2 miles away behind the police station on Ash Street.
Amerault said the man went into cardiac arrest while on the way to the helicopter from the accident site. Instead, the Medflight crew boarded the ambulance with the man and took him directly to Beverly Hospital in an effort to resuscitate him, but he was subsequently pronounced dead.
Danvers police, state police assigned to the District Attorney's Office and an inspector of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating the accident.
A woman who answered the phone at ITW Polymers Adhesives on Wednesday said the company did not have a comment on the accident.
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POTTSTOWN, PA --
A Pottstown man died in a fall from a ladder while working as a contract employee at a business in Massachusetts on Tuesday.
Anthony Lyon, 42, was on a ladder at ITW Polymers Adhesives in Danvers when the incident occurred at around 8:38 a.m.
It's not yet clear what led to Lyon's fall. A spokesperson for the company was not immediately available for comment Wednesday.
Lyons was conscious but had sustained severe injuries when first responders arrived on the scene. He went into cardiac arrest while being transported from the scene of the accident to a Medflight helicopter.
Medics made the decision to reroute to Beverly Hospital. Lyon reportedly died en route to the facility. He was employed by Allentown-based Tougher Sheet & Steel.
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Anthony's Obituaries
Anthony
L. Lyon, 42, of Pottstown, PA passed away Tuesday May 1, 2018. Anthony was
a loving free-spirit who enjoyed traveling, playing chess, and spending
quality time with his family and loved ones. Anthony was also a member
of The Pottstown Montgomery Elks Club. He was the son of the Henry Lyon
(late) and Georgiann Lyon. Anthony leaves behind his son Anthony Lyon
and granddaughter, Aurora Monet Lyon. He is also survived by his
Grandparents John & Grace Clayton, Sisters; Lisa Henderson, Theresa
Lyon, Angel Lyon; and his nieces and nephews; Trenton Davidheiser,
Deitrich Davidheiser, Nyles Davidheiser, Patience Henderson, Sabre
Henderson, Trinity Henderson; Olivia Coleman, and Onjelay Nixon, and his
two dogs; Gans and Sky
Alleged Pottstown rapist free on bail pending hearing
Anthony Louis Lyon, 37, of 415 Manatawny St., was released after posting bail through a bondsman after he was arrested Tuesday.
Lyon allegedly raped the woman during the early morning hours Sunday, attacking her verbally before the fight escalated to a “violent physical assault,” according to court documents.
Lyon allegedly took the victim’s phone so she could not call for help and then grabbed her face causing her to bleed. When the victim ended up on the floor face down, the court documents state, Lyon allegedly struck her in the head numerous times, according to court papers.
When the victim started “crying, yelling and begging Lyon to stop,” he allegedly took her shirt off and put it in her mouth as a gag, and “pulled back on this shirt from behind her as he was on her back pinning her to the ground,” investigators noted in court papers. The victim believed she was going to lose consciousness and thought Lyon was going to kill her.
Lyon allegedly raped the victim “as she cried and pleaded with him to stop,” investigators noted in court documents. Lyon didn’t stop, and after he finished raping her, he continued to lie on top of the victim “with all his weight so she could not leave the room,” investigators said. Although Lyon eventually let the victim off the floor, he barricaded the bedroom door so the victim could not leave.
When the victim was finally able to leave the residence, the victim who still did not have a phone that worked, found two strangers who called 911 and police responded.
Investigators noted in court documents that the victim suffered “numerous visible bruises and scratches to her body,” including “scratches on her stomach and side,” and bruises on her thighs, among other injuries.
Lyon was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with felony rape, aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, unlawful restraint and simple assault.
He was arraigned by District Judge Scott T. Palladino who set his bail at $100,000 cash. Lyon was incarcerated, initially unable to post bail, but he was released Tuesday after he posted bail using a professional bondsman.
A search of court records found Lyon has prior arrests for drug offenses and harassment, and several summary violations for having animals at large and cruelty to animals.
Lyon’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4 before Judge Palladino.
Victims of domestic violence or those interested in assisting someone experiencing domestic violence may utilize the following resources:
• The Women’s Center of Montgomery County can be reached at 610-970-7363; the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County can be reached at 610-431-1430; Berks County Women in Crisis can be reached at 610-372-9540; and Laurel House can be reached at 610-277-1860.
• Laurel House has a 24-hour hot line, 1-800-642-3150, and can also be reached online at www.laurel-house.org
• The SAFE Project can help abusers stop being abusive. The Children’s SAFE Project can help kids who witness or are affected by violence in the family. For information on these programs call 610-326-9250 ext. 1197.