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A deck hand/rigger who claims he suffered a serious back injury from picking up a heavy box without assistance has filed a $1.2 million lawsuit against his employer.
Theodore Corey Mitchell, plaintiff, alleges that on May 7 at the Grande Isle Dock, he was ordered to manually move the object without the aid of co-workers and without proper supervision.
The result was serious spinal injuries, his suit states.
The case was filed in New Orleans federal court on Aug. 4. Defendants Team Labor Force, ES&H and Specialized Environmental Resources are accused of negligence, improper supervision, failure to provide a safe working place and failure to make arrangements to lift the box in a safe manner.
Mitchell asks for $1.2 million for physical and mental pain and suffering, medical expenses, maintenance and cure, loss of wages and earnings capacity.
Source: Louisiana Record
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