Comp Bar Applies in Teen Worker's Fatal Heavy Equipment Accident
Summary
Workplace Accident Georgia Today in Georgia: A 16‐year‐old worker was killed while operating heavy machinery at a construction site in Georgia. The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of tort claims, holding that workers’ compensation law provided the exclusive remedy.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed operator | Unknown | Fatal |
| Raymond Prickett | Unknown | Unknown |