Construction accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to workers’ compensation.
If you are an iron worker who has been injured at the workplace, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that iron workers have the highest injury rate among all occupations. Iron workers often work at heights with powerful and heavy equipment and they face the risk of falling, being struck … Read more
Workers in the construction industry that are involved in fire and explosion accidents, are often left with severe and debilitating injuries. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), an average of 36 fire and explosion related deaths occur in the construction industry each year. Construction sites are full of hazards such as electrical … Read more
Construction sites are notorious for work-related injuries. The construction industry is among the most dangerous of workplaces. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, construction workers have the highest rate of work-related traumatic brain injury. Another study conducted by OSHA’s Division of Safety Research found that the construction, agriculture, forestry, … Read more
Victims of roofing accidents often face challenges in receiving their rightful compensation. In addition to heights that roofers are expected to work at, there are other dangers they are exposed to. According to a report published by Dr. Sang Choi in the Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research, roofers are exposed to six times more risks of suffering a … Read more
Carpenters are faced with several work-related hazards that increase the risk for injury. Carpentry is among the largest trades in the U.S. Approximately 40 percent of carpenters work as independent contractors and 60 percent are employed in residential or commercial construction companies. Carpenters are faced with several work-related hazards that increase the risk for injury. (Read – United Brotherhood of … Read more
Roofing workers need to be extremely cautious during the sweltering heat of summer months. Roofing is not an easy or pleasant job on any day and during the summer months it becomes even more difficult. It been compared to working in a blast furnace. The biggest threat is that of heat-related injuries; however, there are other hazards … Read more