Blog: Construction Workers Accidents

What to Do After a Construction Site Accident

Mar 21, 2023

Construction work is highly dangerous by nature. Inherent risks such as heavy machinery and equipment, power tools, and working from heights can lead to life-threatening construction site accidents. If you get involved in a construction site accident as a worker, it is necessary to take certain steps to protect your rights while you file a claim. After suffering a serious injury, working with an experienced construction accident attorney in Pittsburgh is important to get started...

Construction sites are responsible for most head injuries

Mar 16, 2017

Construction sites are one of the most regulated industries in the country, and yet it is still responsible for a significant portion of severe workplace injuries, fatalities, and it is even responsible for the most brain injuries. Despite the presence of hard hats, construction sites continue to suffer from high rates of traumatic brain injuries and other issues. This post will go over the prevalence of brain injuries and how you may protect yourself. A...

Construction worker electrocuted at Mt. Lebanon High School

Dec 21, 2016

Unfortunately, despite all of the advances in safety technology and procedures, severe accidents still occur on construction sites throughout the country. Even workers who are simply effecting repairs are occasionally injured. This post will go over one construction worker’s injury and how he was injured. A construction worker, working on the electrical wiring at Mt. Lebanon High School was severely adversely affected by an arc flash. An arc flash is a type of electrical burn...

Technological advancements may protect construction workers (P.2)

Jun 23, 2016

In our last post, we started a discussion about new technologies that are paving the way for increased construction zone safety. These technologies take a new and exciting approach to keeping our construction workers safe. If we were to think about the typical safety measures we see at a construction zone, we might think about safety cones, signs, and barricades. The way a construction company keeps their road workers safe is regulated by the Federal...

Technological advancements may protect construction workers (P.1)

Jun 22, 2016

Working in the construction industry can be very rewarding. It can be a lifelong career leading to many advancement opportunities. At the same time, construction work can be extremely dangerous. These workers often put their faith in the company they work for as they embark on dangerous projects. They have faith that the company is following all safety procedures and has their workers’ safety as a top priority. Construction workers deserve the best when it...

Why is Scaffolding So Deadly?

Jun 17, 2016

Scaffolding accidents continue to be a major contributor to construction site injuries. According to OSHA, ensuring scaffold safety on construction sites would prevent approximately 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths per year. What is it about scaffolding that makes it so dangerous for workers? In short, there are many things that can go wrong on scaffolding that can lead to falls and serious injuries. Scaffolding instability can lead to collapse, or workers can suffer from a...

A closer look at construction worker injuries, accidents, P.2

Jun 3, 2016

In today’s post we continue taking a look at the different types of construction worker accidents and the injuries related to them. It’s important to understand what types of accidents may happen on the construction worksite and the legal options thereafter, especially if you are a worker who has recently been injured or the family of a worker who has been injured or killed while on the job. Here are a few other types of...

A closer look at construction worker injuries, accidents, P.1

Jun 2, 2016

The construction industry keeps our cities in workable condition. They help build our infrastructure, the homes around us and the businesses we frequent. While the industry has a lot of good opportunities in terms of jobs, these careers come with obvious risks. The hands-on jobs can lead to injuries that can be crippling or even fatal. The statistics definitely support the common knowledge that the industry comes with significant risk of injury. For every 100...

April showers bring construction accidents

Apr 7, 2016

As we ease out of winter and into spring, construction crews will increasingly be working outdoors on projects like road repairs, bridge repairs and home construction. While the warmer weather allows these projects to commence or resume, spring rain can also create increased dangers at a work site. Construction workers who work on scaffolding can slip more easily on wet surfaces. Visibility on all parts of a construction site can be reduced, making collisions more...

Crane accident not the first for NYC crane owner Bay Crane

Feb 10, 2016

On Friday February 5, a crane collapsed in Lower Manhattan, killing one person and injuring three others. The crane operating company, Galasso Trucking & Rigging, had been lowering the crane to adjust to windy conditions when the crane toppled over. The crane had been inspected by the New York City Department of Buildings the previous day after the operating company had requested to extend the crane to a certain height. While the New York City...