When an accident happens, there will be many thoughts running through your mind. Despite the chaos of the moment, you should pay attention to the causes and details surrounding your accident as best you can. Were there other witnesses? Ask … Continued
Construction Accidents
Tips for Better Workplace Safety
You may not think you are at risk, but statistics prove otherwise. Last year, over six million people were injured in the workplace, with an estimated 1,000 eye injures occurring every day. You may work at a desk all day, … Continued
Common Construction Industry Hazards
Construction workers are employed on a wide variety of projects, including the building of residential or commercial structures, highways, overpasses, railroads, sewers, streets and more. Drilling for oil and engaging in mineral exploration also fall under the umbrella of the … Continued
Florida Parking Garage Collapses, Kills 3 Construction Workers
Last week, a Florida parking garage being built collapsed, killing at least 3 construction workers and injuring 10. Another worker is still trapped in the rubble and is feared to be dead as well. The cause of the Miami Dade … Continued
Construction Accident Injures Three Workers in Austin
While building an apartment complex located at 2400 Nueces St. in West Campus, Austin, one construction worker fell from the sixth floor, and hit two other workers who were injured as well. They worked for Hensel Phelps Construction Company. The … Continued
One Dead, Several Injured After Crane Collapses
Any employee deserves to be kept safe in his or her workplace. For potentially dangerous jobs like construction, employers have a special obligation to maintain an injury-free work environment. Unfortunately, industrial accidents remain one of the most common workplace injuries … Continued
Construction Accident in Mississippi Prompts Investigation
Construction areas are some of the most dangerous places in the world, especially if companies neglect to follow basic safety laws to keep workers out of harm’s way. A recent accident in Mississippi has brought attention to this fact: Andy … Continued
