Construction sites can be some of the most dangerous places for a person to work because workers often face a high risk of injury or death. Common construction site accidents Construction sites have a variety of hazards that can cause injuries and accidents. Falls...
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3 exceptionally dangerous types of heavy construction equipment
A construction site is a dangerous place to work due in no small part to the risks of falling, electrocution and even chemical exposure that are present in so many projects. Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of a construction site, though, is the risk of crush or...
Common causes of construction site injuries
Construction is among the more dangerous professions. In 2022 alone, 22 construction workers lost their lives in workplace accidents in New York City. While each injury is unique, there are common causes of injuries that construction workers and employers should be...
Ten-year high for construction fatalities in New York City
Amidst an increase in building work in 2022, New York City had its worst year for construction fatalities in more than 10 years. Twenty-two workers lost their lives working at construction sites. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA),...
Preventing construction accidents
Construction is a dangerous job and accidents can happen at any time. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported that in 2020, 976 construction and extraction workers died on the job. If you work in construction, you must take the necessary steps to...
Los accidentes de construcción más comunes para los trabajadores
Nadie duda que la construcción es una industria excepcionalmente peligrosa para los trabajadores. Con tantas máquinas, herramientas, alturas, sustancias tóxicas, condiciones de ambiente, y otros peligros que los trabajadores de construcción enfrentan todos los días,...
Las lesiones de construcción más comunes durante el invierno
Todos los que han trabajado en la construcción saben cuan peligroso puede ser. Los trabajadores de construcción tienen que afrontarse diariamente con miles de condiciones peligrosas que podrían resultar en lesiones graves, discapacidades, y la muerte. Pero algunos...
Basic steps to take after a construction accident
Construction sites contribute to a significant amount of workplace injuries. Heavy machinery and the risk of falling make construction one of the most dangerous jobs in New York. See below for basic information about what to do after a construction accident. Acting...
Authorities stop work after tragic construction site death
New York City’s Department of Buildings issued a stop work order after a fatal accident on a construction site in Brooklyn. According to news reports, the accident claimed the life of a 46-year-old man. It involved an excavator which workers were using to haul heavy...
How common are construction accidents?
Working in the construction industry is dangerous. In fact, studies show that approximately 20% of workplace deaths that occur each year are attributable to those who work in construction. Thousands of other construction workers are injured in on-the-job incidents...