There are many moving or collapsable elements at a construction site. Heavy equipment and falling rubble are just a couple of broad examples of caught in-between hazards that can cause a worker to become trapped or severely injured at a moment's notice. At Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis, LLP,...
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What Are the Most Common Types of Crane Accidents?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2023 noted that crane-related accidents caused an average of 42 deaths per year during a seven-year period. A heightened worksite awareness of what the most common types of crane accidents are, however, could help prevent injuries and fatalities. The attorney...
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Machinery Accidents at Work
When used correctly, machines help workers complete common job tasks efficiently and safely. However, poor training, lack of maintenance, or equipment defects can lead to accidents. Contact with equipment and objects is the third leading cause of work-related deaths and the fourth leading cause of work-related injuries in...
Read More5 Common Construction Head Injuries
Worksites present numerous situations in which devastating construction head injuries can occur, in addition to fall hazards and equipment-based dangers. Construction workers fill an essential role, but they do so at great risk to themselves. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports there were 162,500 construction injuries in 2021....
Read MoreConstruction Site Dangers to Watch Out For
The construction industry has a terrible record of preventable accidents that injure or kill workers. The blog will discuss the five most common construction site dangers to watch out for to help keep yourself safe on the job. Sometimes, simply being aware of potential hazards can save a person’s life.
Read MoreWhat Is the Most Common Accident in Construction?
Minor accidents happen almost constantly on construction sites, like bruises, scrapes, and hitting one’s thumb with a hammer. Instead of dealing with everyday wounds, let’s focus on the top four construction hazards that lead to fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that the four most common fatal accidents...
Read MoreFactors That Contribute to Construction Injuries and Fatalities
Construction sites can be dangerous places. Oversized equipment and large-scale movement and activity can cause safety threats that may result in construction accidents or fatalities. You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident. Our Washington DC personal injury attorney is...
Read MoreHelp For Those Injured In Maryland Construction Zone Accidents
Road work is an unavoidable part of modern life, but for most people, the worst thing about it is the delays, traffic, and frustration. Yet for some, construction zones can prove dangerous or even deadly stretches of roads and highways. If you were hurt in a construction zone accident in Maryland,...
Read MoreCan Employees Be Liable for Construction Site Accidents?
The construction site is one where everyone must work together to avoid accidents. After all, construction accidents can be devastating, if not fatal, when someone does not perform their duty correctly. Job-related fatalities are too common. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that there were 4,693 fatalities in private industry in 2016...
Read MoreWhat are the Causes of Crush Injuries at Construction Sites?
A crush injury on a construction site occurs when a worker’s entire body, or a part of their body, is caught between two components and crushed. These injuries can be fatal. Even when they are non-fatal, the victim can suffer from a lifetime of disabilities and complications. Workers injured on the job have rights,...
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