Category: Construction Accident

Construction workers face risks of serious and fatal injuries daily, but winter brings even more safety concerns to those in the profession. Exposure to cold temperatures and icy or slippery work surfaces and roadways can lead to accidents and injuries. Rooftops covered with snow, downed electrical wires, and driving accidents pose unique hazards to construction[…]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced its top ten list of safety violations at the annual National Safety Council Congress & Expo.  More than 15,000 safety, health, and environmental officials from around the world attended the conference that focused on improving workplace safety. OSHA’s Top Ten List Fall Protection: (6,072 violations) Falls[…]

Construction sites are full of hazards that can put workers, visitors, or even passersby at risk of serious injury. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that the rate of fatal injuries on construction sites exceeds the national average. While many people may associate broken limbs or back injuries with construction, construction workers are[…]

Cranes are one of the largest pieces of equipment on a construction site and thus present a greater risk to construction workers, site visitors, and even passersby.  Recent crane accidents that caused fatal injuries have prompted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to strengthen their regulations for cranes. Opposition from some inside the industry,[…]

Construction workers face dangerous situations at work every day. Falls from high places, heavy equipment accidents, faulty scaffolding, and unsafe work areas can result in serious and often fatal accidents. And those workers employed by smaller establishments may face the greatest risk of all. A recent study by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)[…]