According to the Anchorage Daily News:
"A 57-year-old man suffered severe burns to his face when a paint can exploded in an incinerator at the Trident Seafoods processing plant in Akutan Sunday, the Coast Guard said.
The Coast Guard launched an HH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Cold Bay to get him.
The man, who was not immediately named, suffered second- and third-degree burns."
Burns of that degree can result in long-term suffering, as it's possible that the man will need painful, invasive and corrective surgery to replace the charred tissue that remains on his face. This could be a situation where the man is entitled to worker's compensation benefits and/or have the option of filing a personal injury claim depending on certain circumstances that surround his everyday duties and the overall norms of the job.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a workplace incident, you need the help of Alaska personal injury lawyers who understand how to find out who is responsible for the damages caused and to hold them properly accountable. Contact Barber & Banker today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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