Construction Industry Dangers
The construction industry reports around 150,000 accidents per year, resulting in approximately 1,000 workplace fatalities and countless injuries. Close to six million workers are employed in construction across the United States.
The “Fatal Four”
OSHA identifies four categories responsible for nearly 60% of all construction worker deaths:
- Falls from Heights — from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, or structural steel (over one-third of all fatalities)
- Caught-In/Between — cave-ins, being pulled into machinery, crushed between objects
- Struck by Object — falling tools, vehicles, heavy equipment
- Electrocution — live wires, defective tools, worn wiring
Other Causes
- Transportation/motor vehicle accidents on-site
- Toxic substance exposure (lead, asbestos, silica)
- High decibel noise exposure leading to hearing loss
- Musculoskeletal overuse injuries
Common Construction Injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Burns and internal organ damage
- Fractured bones and herniated discs
- Lung disease, lead poisoning, mesothelioma
Legal Options Beyond Workers’ Comp
Attorney Eric Woods investigates construction accidents to uncover OSHA violations, third-party negligence, premises liability, and product liability that may open the door to additional compensation beyond Workers’ Compensation benefits.
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