A spinal cord injury, often resulting from traumatic accidents at work on a construction site, can have profound and lasting effects on an individual's daily life. These changes may not appear obvious at first. By the end of 2022, there were 302,000 people living in...
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Construction Workers’ Accidents
What are the complications of crush injuries?
The field of construction poses numerous concerns for the people who work in it. Unfortunately, danger exists everywhere in a job involving so much high-powered equipment. This includes the potential risk of crush injuries. Just what are they and what are the...
How do crush injuries impact you?
Construction workers face more physical dangers and risks than most other professionals and workers. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries continue to plague the industry despite efforts to lower these statistics. One big and unique risk that construction workers face...
What are the “Fatal Four” of the construction industry?
As a construction worker, no one need tell you that you work in a dangerous industry where you face daily risk of serious injury. But did you know that construction is so dangerous that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration has constructed a “Fatal Four”...
How does a hard hat protect you?
One of the most common pieces of safety equipment on a construction site is a hard hat. Everyone wears them, even those who are just visiting or supervising. Hard hats serve the distinct purpose of protecting your head from many hazards. According to the University of...
Construction workers’ accidents often cuased by these issues
Every California worker is at risk for injury on the job. Some jobs are undoubtedly more dangerous than others. Construction workers' accidents typically occur more often than accidents in most other industries. In fact, construction ranks high on most lists for the...
Fatal workplace accident halts California stadium construction
For many people in the United States, the start of football season is anticipated from the time the last season ends. However, there are a vast number of workers required to ensure that the season can start, including construction workers who work to provide adequate...
Construction worker accident involving dump truck proves fatal
A worker dying while on the job is, thankfully, a rare event, but when it happens, the tragedy has multiple levels. There is the loss of human life and what it means emotionally for the loved ones of that worker, but there is also a practical standpoint to consider,...
Fatal construction accident linked to contractor negligence
Construction workers in California do important and often dangerous work. It is imperative that they are protected when they're on the job. Most companies see to that by making sure their workers are properly trained, have safety equipment and a safe...
Fatal construction accident under investigation
For many drivers in California, road construction can be viewed as an annoyance. However, construction workers are often putting their lives at risk as they attempt to make road improvements. Unfortunately, a construction accident in another state has resulted in a...