Category: Workers’ Compensation

Every year, thousands of workers are injured and killed in accidents where the primary or secondary factors are weather and atmospheric conditions. While cold stress may be one of the most obviously attributable winter weather hazards for general industry construction workers who often work longer hours outside or in cold, internal temperatures, it is by[…]

Over 200 workers are killed by falling objects or equipment in the workplace each year in the United States, accounting for five percent of all fatal occupational injuries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In two recent incidents, a construction worker was killed after an improperly secured crane’s load fell on top of[…]

It’s not uncommon for individuals who work in construction to get called in for projects that occur outside of usual daytime hours, to be exposed to cold weather, and to have to drive multiple miles to reach worksites at various locations. During the winter, driving and working into the evening – when it is colder[…]

Ladder injuries are common in the workplace, especially in dangerous trades like construction. More than 22,000 workers were injured while using ladders each year in the United States, resulting in nearly 200 deaths, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). A staggering 65 percent of all ladder-related deaths involve portable ladders. Ladder injuries[…]

Workplace accidents can cause severe burn injuries in various ways and result in deadly consequences. Even minor burn injuries can require surgeries and extended time missed from work. Despite required safety measures and precautions, burns continue to be a common type of injury in the workplace.   A wide range of workers, including construction workers,[…]