Blog: Construction Accidents

Smaller construction sites are far more dangerous than larger construction sites, according to a recent study. The study analyzed about 1,000 construction accidents and fatalities that occurred over five years. According to the data, 80 percent of all construction accident fatalities occurred on smaller sites. Buildings under 10 stories were defined by the study as […]

After a recent undercover investigation by a New York television station revealed construction workers drinking during their work day, the New York City Building Trades Employers’ Association has vowed to make changes. Together with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), it has been suggested that mandatory alcohol testing could someday become law. The […]

Anyone who has ever worked in the construction industry or who has known someone who has, understands the difficulties of the job. So when the CEO of a construction company was brought to court during the last week of February for under-reporting the payroll of his employees, many in the industry were shocked. However, what […]

Entering confined spaces can be dangerous in certain industries, especially construction and maritime. In addition to close calls and tragic events, consistent death and injury rates led OSHA to pass a confined space rule in 2015 that could protect as many as 800 construction workers each year from serious injuries. In addition to regulatory actions, […]

In the wake of a tragic construction accident that took one life and injured several others, one city is taking steps to help improve safety on construction sites. The accident happened in Manhattan on February 5th as construction workers were preparing to secure the massive crawler crane because of dangerous wind gusts. Before they could […]

Construction is an occupation wherein workers face inherently dangerous conditions. Thus, as a matter of public policy, state and federal laws have been drafted by legislators to promote safety for construction workers. This means that there is almost always a legal avenue that an injured construction worker can take. These legal options generally include compensation […]

Working in the construction industry comes with a unique set of risks that you will not typically encounter in other employment settings. With those risks come a higher rate of work-related injuries and deaths than you might find in other jobs. When a construction worker is fatally injured on the job, family members may file […]

Safety is a priority at all construction sites, simply because, unlike other work environments, a construction site accident can be devastating. One of the best ways to prevent an accident from happening is to provide employees with the proper training in order to dramatically reduce the incidence of tragic accidents. Sometimes, taking a step back […]

Working on scaffolding equipment can be a very dangerous job. It is also very common, with over half of all construction workers engaging in this type of labor. Each year, over 4,500 construction workers are injured and 50 workers are killed in scaffolding accidents. Because of the risks inherent in this type of work, federal […]

Soon, the cold weather in the northeast region of the United States, including Philadelphia, begins to kick in. For most people that means that they need to turn on the heater, put away their summer clothes, start dressing warmer and maybe even update their wardrobe. For construction workers, however, it’s a whole different world of […]