Many people in Washington love fall for its crisp air, colorful trees and delicious apple-and-pumpkin-flavored treats. Unfortunately, autumn can also pose several unexpected threats for construction workers throughout the state. You could go a long way toward avoiding...
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Seattle construction death highlights industry hazards
The recent death of a construction worker in Seattle highlights the dangers people face when employed in this industry. Construction work can be rewarding, but also grueling and hazardous. On Sept. 20, a 31-year-old plasterer died while working on the extensive...
Could the manufacturer be responsible for a scaffolding collapse?
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...
What is the Stute decision and how does it protect construction workers in Washington?
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...
Company fined after construction worker killed by forklift
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...
The electrocution danger faced by construction workers
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...