Do you know what to do if a dangerous condition exists at your workplace? In addition to bringing the unsafe or unhealthy condition to your employer’s attention, the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) advises that under some circumstances, you have a legal right to refuse to work in an environment that could cause...
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Study Sheds Light on Dangers of Construction Work
The American Public Health Association (APHA) held its annual meeting earlier this month in DC. At the meeting, researchers from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CCRT) presented data from a study showing that construction workers have a 75 percent chance of suffering a catastrophic injury over a 45-year career. In addition, they...
Read More500-Foot Crane Collapses at National Cathedral
A nearby building and several cars suffered damage when a 500-foot crane collapsed at the National Cathedral earlier this month. The construction accident happened as crews performed cleanup duties at the Cathedral, as reported at msn.com. The Cathedral did not suffer any damage in the...
Read MoreConstruction Worker Left Hanging 150 Feet from Crane after Accident
A construction worker had a harrowing experience late last month in Northwest D.C. A crane accident left him hanging 150 feet in the air, according to a report at wtop.com. Around 8:20 a.m., Washington D.C. fire crews received a call about a construction accident in the...
Read MoreWorker Killed at Maryland Casino Construction Site
A construction worker was killed last month when a concrete wall collapsed at the Maryland Live! construction site in Hanover, Maryland. Another worker suffered injuries in the construction accident, in a report at bizjournals.com. Rescue workers transported the other injured worker to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where doctors classified his injuries...
Read MoreBus and Construction Vehicle Collide in Fairfax
A commuter bus crashed into the back of a construction vehicle last month in Fairfax on the Dulles Airport Access Road. The auto accident occurred in the eastbound lane and caused several injuries, according to police. Emergency responders took 13 people to the hospital, but none with life-threatening injuries. The Loudon County Transit commuter...
Read MoreDC Construction Worker Killed On-Site
A Washington, D.C. construction worker lost his life last month when a heavy load of clay-like dirt collapsed on him in northeast DC. The construction accident happened when workers were performing utility work in a trench on Evarts Street. According to a fire department spokesperson, rescue workers arrived at the work site shortly...
Read MoreWorker Survives 80 Foot Fall from Virginia Water Tower
A 38-year-old worker fell approximately 80 feet while painting a water tower in Culpeper, Virginia, last month. Rescue workers airlifted the man to the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. A second worker was hanging from a safety harness, but responders were able to rescue him and he was not injured. The
Electrical Accident Hospitalizes DC Construction Worker
Electrocutions remain one of the leading causes of death for construction workers. Between one hundred and two hundred workers die each year in electrical accidents. Construction workers are at risk any time they work near live wires or power lines. Overhead power lines typically...
Read MoreWashington DC Construction Worker Falls from Bucket Lift
Falls are the leading cause of fatalities for construction workers, with 400 to 500 deaths resulting from falls each year in the United States. They account for nearly one-third of all deaths in the construction industry. Some of the most common falls are those that occur from roofs, which can result from unprotected...
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