Category: Construction Accident

Summer is in full force in Philadelphia and the temperatures have been hot! Recent weather conditions for heat and humidity have broken long standing records, making this summer one of the hottest ever. For construction workers, heat and high temperatures can cause heat stroke and other life-threatening conditions. Exposure to sun, high heat, and stifling[…]

A building collapse at Jefferson and Bailey Streets in North Philadelphia claimed the life of a prominent contractor in June. The vacant property had been cited for numerous violations by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) and was slated to be demolished by hand-method after being deemed unsafe. A Brewerytown contractor hired to[…]

Highways, interstates, and many other roadways are in a constant state of repair and construction across the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that an average of 100 car accidents occur in construction work zones each day in the United States, many of them resulting in serious or fatal injuries. In an[…]

A professional roofer is constantly in demand, but few realize the dangers roofers face every day. The Federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics ranks construction work as the fourth most dangerous industry in the United States. Roofing is among the top 10 most dangerous jobs within that industry. Falls Biggest Risk Because roofs are usually[…]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in 2015, more than 96,000 crashes happened in work zones across the country. Construction workers who work on roadways face these dangers on a daily basis and are at risk for serious injury or death. Currently there are many national efforts to make highway work zones[…]