South Carolina Box Truck Accident: Fatal Workplace Injury in Orangeburg County
Victim: Freddeerico Alexander, 51. While backing a box truck, his vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer in Orangeburg County.
Legal Implications: Family likely entitled to death benefits under SC’s no-fault system. Potential third-party wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver.
Construction Site Fall: Serious South Carolina Work Injury in Abbeville County
A construction worker fell from a roof suffering significant trauma requiring an airlift to a regional trauma center.
Legal Implications: SC OSHA investigating fall protection standards. Potential for third-party claim if equipment (ladders/harnesses) was defective.
Fatal Workplace Accident at Laurens County Packaging Plant
Victim: Jason Lambert, 47. Suffered a catastrophic fall at ISOFlex Packaging facility in Gray Court during regular job duties.
Legal Implications: Surviving family entitled to burial costs and wage percentage for up to 500 weeks under SC Workers’ Comp Act.
South Carolina Industrial Accident: Fatal Electrocution During Well Drilling
Victim: Sheldon Moree, 25. Fatally electrocuted during industrial well drilling in Kershaw County.
Legal Implications: OSHA Focus Four investigation. Potential “willful” citations if site distance from power lines was not maintained.
Jan 6, 2026
Double Fatality in Charleston: Workplace Electrocution Involving Contract Workers
Two contract workers (34 & 26) were electrocuted when their hydraulic boom lift contacted overhead power lines while installing gutters in Charleston.
Regulatory Scrutiny:
Crucial determination of “Statutory Employer” status to find liability for workers’ compensation benefits across general contractors and property owners.
Disclaimer: The work injury summaries provided above are for informational purposes based on public news records available for South Carolina (SC). The information provided is gathered from public news sources. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal guidance regarding an incident, please consult with a qualified professional.
