Accidents on a construction site generally lead to devastating injuries that might take a lifetime to heal. Unfortunately, officials often attribute numerous types of accidents to the negligence of a third party. For example, when a scaffold collapses, it could be due...
In 1984, a worker named Andre Stute fell 28 feet from the roof of a building on a construction site. The person at fault for his injuries was the general contractor, who did not implement the necessary safety measures on the construction site. Stute’s case went all...
A construction fatality in Minnesota late last year, once again, showcases the dangers faced by the more than 11 million people who work in this industry. In December, the construction worker was run over by a large forklift while a crew prepared to build an oil...
In November, a father-and-son team were electrocuted after finishing painting a church in Seattle. The father died while the son sustained life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred while the men stood on the ground, moving an aluminum ladder when wind gusts...
Construction workers face countless hazards during every shift. From the risk of toxic exposure and being struck by falling debris to crush injuries and vehicle accidents, construction workers can suffer life-changing injuries no matter the scope of the job or the...
Construction accidents can come in various severities and circumstances. From ladder falls and scaffolding collapse to toxic exposure and shock injuries, workers can be harmed numerous ways on every shift, on every job. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a third...
With work colleagues like this, you really need to stay alert and on your toes. On the other side of the nation in New York, a crane operator working on a 12-story apartment building received his comeuppance for a major safety violation that could have proven...
Construction work is an inherently dangerous profession with significant hazards lurking around every corner on every shift. From ladder falls and structure collapses to repetitive stress and toxic exposure, working on a construction site can lead to devastating...
It is no secret that working in construction involves a high risk to workers. For years, studies have found the construction industry to be one of the most dangerous across the board. And anyone who works in the construction industry knows that falls are one of the...
Those at construction sites understand how undocumented workers are treated differently than other workers. They may be made to do work and tasks that unionized workers wouldn’t be asked to do. They may be operating in hazardous conditions with few safety precautions...
