Feb 13, 2024 · Understanding common construction accidents can help you and your team stay safe and avoid potential risks. Learn more about the biggest construction site risks, the causes of these risks, and how to reduce the risk of these dangers on the job.

This dashboard allows you to categorize and track fatal injuries in construction geographically. It has five filters: Injury Type, Focus Four Category (2021 Onwards), State/Territory, Year, and Date Range .

This webpage includes forensic engineering investigation reports of catastrophic incidents conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Directorate of Construction – Office of Engineering Services.

3 days ago · The Construction Industry's Safety Challenge. For construction companies, OSHA’s 2024 data is a wake-up call, highlighting areas where safety lapses are most prevalent and can lead to significant risks. Fall protection remains the top violation, with more than 8,000 citations (the first and seventh most cited failures). This data reflects the ...

Feb 27, 2023 · What are some common construction accident causes and what are your legal rights if you're hurt? Find out here. In 2020, 976 workers in the field of construction and extraction died on the...

Dec 19, 2023 · In 2022, 1,069 construction professionals died while working, a rate of 9.6 fatalities per 100,000 full-time workers, according to a report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Monday.

May 3, 2023 · GLENDALE, Calif. - Six workers were rescued Wednesday after they were trapped when a construction site building collapsed in Glendale. The collapse was reported late Wednesday morning in the 1200...

Construction work comes with unique risks, but many accidents are preventable with proper measures. Understanding common construction accidents and taking proactive safety measures will help reduce the risks and create a safer work environment.

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Construction accidents can be extremely serious, and can cause grievous, life-long injuries. These run the gamut from fractures and breaks to neck and back injuries, loss of extremities and limbs, full or partial paralysis/loss of mobility, traumatic brain injuries, and even death. I’ve Been Severely Injured In A Construction Accident.

Apr 25, 2024 · Discover the top 10 common construction injuries, their causes, prevention tips, and how to ensure safety on work sites in the construction industry.

Construction sites are full of hazards, so workers have to stay alert to stay safe. Here are the most common construction injuries, and how to avoid them.

May 13, 2022 · Four of the leading causes of construction worker fatalities, excluding transportations incidents, are falls, electrocutions, being struck by objects, and being caught in or between objects. OSHA has dubbed these the “Fatal Four” and typically accounts for over half of all construction worker deaths each year.

Apr 4, 2023 · Struck-by injuries occur from violent contact or impact between an object or piece of equipment and a person. Struck-by injuries can be fatal, and even when a worker is not seriously injured can result in days off work to recover.

Aug 21, 2024 · Construction accidents are an ongoing concern for project managers, contractors, and clients. The combination of heavy machinery, unpredictable environmental conditions, and job sites bustling with activity make accidents unavoidable but not uncontrollable.

Dec 3, 2014 · Each day, on average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries in the United States. In fact, one in five workplace fatalities are construction-related. The top causes of construction-related fatalities are falls, struck-by an object, …

May 1, 2023 · Just over one-third of construction deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. Of these, almost all were from falls to a lower level. The construction industry accounted for 46.2 percent of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2021.

May 25, 2023 · Construction work is generally risky and tedious because it involves heavy equipment, tools, machinery, and hazardous substances. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 1 out of 10 construction workers get injured yearly.

Construction workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, electrocutions, silica dust, and asbestos.

Sep 1, 2024 · Construction professionals have higher injury rates than most other professions and experience some of the highest rates of alcohol abuse. And if they survive a full career on the jobsite, workers can expect an increased risk of hearing impairment, mobility problems, and respiratory issues.

Accidents on construction sites can lead to severe injuries, disabilities, and even fatalities. That is why it is essential to understand the most common accidents and ensure that appropriate measures are put in place to guarantee a safer working environment for construction workers.

1 day ago · A construction worker has died and four others were injured Tuesday when a home under construction collapsed in Weymouth, Massachusetts.Mario Diaz Obando, 29, of Fall River, Massachusetts, died at ...

1 day ago · Shortly before the collapse in Weymouth, scaffolding was toppled over in a construction accident in Quincy. The collapse is under investigation by the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, Weymouth Police, and the Massachusetts State Police …

1 day ago · The collapse is under investigation by the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, Weymouth Police ...

1 day ago · Ensuring the safety of the workers during construction and, ultimately, everyone who will be enjoying the new Gulf Shores High School campus is our highest priority. Currently, an independent team of structural engineers is assessing the site to determine the factors that led to the collapse. Once their investigation is complete, the City of ...

1 day ago · Construction ranks among the world’s most dangerous industries. Over 1,000 worker fatalities occur annually in the U.S. alone, with billions lost to accidents and errors. Training is meant to prepare workers for these risks, but traditional methods like online modules cannot replicate job site risks or scale effectively.

2 days ago · Refer to the project’s specifications and Chapter 17 of the Glenn Safety Manual for more information. What is the Construction Implementation SharePoint Site? A SharePoint site is a web-based document management/collaboration tool. The Construction Implementation SharePoint site processes NASA Glenn Construction HASPs.

1 day ago · WEYMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Four people were hurt and one died after a house under construction collapsed in Weymouth on Tuesday. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office confirmed Mario Diaz Obando ...

2 days ago · A construction worker was killed in an accident i Midtown. MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- A worker was killed when an MTA bus struck his construction vehicle, flinging him to his death on Fifth ...

1 day ago · Advancements in Road Construction Equipment and Processes. Automation promises to increase productivity and accuracy while reducing costs and time in road construction. Geolocation and digital models may soon help automate more road construction equipment and make managing and overseeing the construction process more efficient. With GPS, machinery …