Blog: Construction Accidents

Construction workers suffer a disproportionate number of injuries and fatalities on the job. Falls are the leading cause of death among these workers. Implementing strong safety practices can prevent injuries and save lives. The sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction campaign, held May 6 to 10, is sponsored by the Occupational […]

Each year, approximately 350 people suffer fatal injuries on the job from electrical-related hazards, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Many workers are unaware of the hazards that electrical tools present until it is too late. The following are common electrical hazards to look out for and tips to prevent workplace accidents. […]

While on a construction site, safety is of the utmost importance and it is just as important as getting the job done. Some construction companies are starting to rely on certain safety systems to ensure safety on worksites. Safety training is vital and should always be more important than any other aspect or device, since safe practices […]

While 2017 saw fewer accidental workplace fatalities in the U.S. than the previous year, the 5,147 fatalities that did occur remain among the highest numbers in a decade. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report, drug overdoses have contributed to these high numbers, with drug overdose-related fatalities […]

A worker faces serious injuries after taking a fall while working on a commercial project in Union, New Jersey. The worker fell nearly 40 feet on Tuesday morning and was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. No other information regarding the work accident was available. Accidents may occur in any type […]

For most of us, winter means hot chocolate, days off work, and building snowmen with our loved ones. However, for many construction workers, winter often brings compromised safety conditions. These conditions create higher risks for experiencing an injury or fatality on the job. Since construction workers often work outside, freezing temperatures may also contribute to […]

Trench excavation is one of the more dangerous activities in residential construction. Digging deep trenches is typically part of installing or replacing sewer and sanitary lines on single-family home construction sites. Safety standards require shoring and bracing trenches to prevent fatal cave-ins. Yet, in the past two years, fatalities in trench collapses have reached new […]

In most construction settings, the pneumatic nail gun has replaced the hammer on residential and industrial sites, and in emergency wards. Government statistics show that about 37,000 nail gun injuries go to emergency rooms every year. Most injuries are to the hands, and most are only moderately serious. Other injuries include broken bones pertaining to […]

Workers are not being honest with themselves about being tired on the job. They feel the fatigue, but they push themselves to keep working, says a new report compiled by the National Safety Council. The polling conducted in this report shows that employers are more concerned about the problem of workers showing up for work […]

Over 50 workers became sickened by a bear repellent at the Amazon warehouse in Robbinsville, New Jersey. On Wednesday morning, around 8:45am, a can of bear repellent was punctured by the automated machine and discharged in the building. Twenty-four workers received medical treatment at five local hospitals, and one worker is in critical condition. The […]