John Layton Killed in Work Accident in Muleshoe, TX
Muleshoe, TX — May 20, 2024, John Layton was killed as the result of a work accident that happened around 10:45 a.m. along US Highway 84.
Investigators with OSHA said that the incident took place along the highway a few miles southeast of Muleshoe.
According to reports, 48-year-old John Layton was in a bucket lift working on power lines. Somehow, the power lines electrocuted John Layton. There were no other reported injuries.
At this time, the OSHA report shows three alleged "serious" violation citations. Other details are unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
A common issue with fatal work accidents in Texas is people think there's an automatic process for getting a resolution for the families. In reality, that process is more like a legal maze. There isn't always a guarantee of benefits or answers, and an OSHA report often just scratches the surface of what families need to know in order to explore their options thoroughly. So if steps were taken here beyond the OSHA investigations to get answers for the victim's loved ones, that would be good to hear. If not, that could mean that important information wasn't given the attention it really needed.
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