Kamex Employee Injured in Edwardsville Construction Accident

Work Compensation - March 20, 2026

Kamex Employee Injured During Water Main Replacement Project in Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS (March 20, 2026) – A construction worker for Kamex was injured in an Edwardsville accident while working on North Main Street.

Edwardsville officials were saying that the accident took place around 10:30 AM on March 18. The Kamex employee was working on some type of water main replacement project.

He was preparing to install a valve when he was injured in some type of accident. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help the victim.

He was transported to a local area hospital to receive treatment. The severity of his injuries remains unknown at this time.

Liability for Edwardsville Construction Accident

Each employer in Illinois must take certain measures to protect their employees from reasonably foreseeable sources of harm. According to 29 U.S.C. § 654(a)(1), “each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.” Multiple steps should be taken to protect workers.

• Construction sites should be overseen by a competent person.
• Workers should be provided with all of the protective equipment that they need.
• All OSHA safety regulations should be strictly followed.

When a worker is injured in Illinois, they will normally have recourse through the workers’ compensation system. This is a no-fault insurance scheme designed to help injured workers, regardless of how any particular accident took place. Injured workers may also be able to pursue damages through a third-party liability claim. A third-party liability claim may be possible if some entity besides a worker’s employer contributed to an accident.

Steps to Take After Edwardsville Construction Accidents

The construction industry continues to be overrepresented each year in terms of the number of workers injured on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In 2023, about 1 in 5 (20.8 percent) workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.5 percent of these deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. The construction industry accounted for 47.8 percent of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2023.” Certain actions should be taken after any construction accident.

• All medical records related to injuries should be sought.
• Any person that may have witnessed the accident should be interviewed.
• Victims should carefully consider their legal options with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Construction accidents can be absolutely devastating for workers. Many people are so seriously injured that they may need to take weeks or months off. They may also have to contend with mounting medical bills. Any person injured in an Illinois construction accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim. An attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating Edwardsville Construction Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the Kamex worker injured in this construction accident. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Edwardsville construction accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of experienced construction attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice they are entitled to. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we may be able to help. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.