According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the most common accident on a construction site involves falls. OSHA reports that nearly one-third of the 1,008 construction fatalities in the United States in 2018 involved a fall. Even those who survive a fall at the construction site could be facing life-altering injuries. Because construction… Read More
How Can Construction Site Accidents Be Prevented?
There are countless ways to prevent dangerous accidents at construction sites. These methods could include proper training, adequate safety gear, and regular inspections. Making an effort to avoid a construction site accident is important, as the injuries that stem from them can be severe. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one out… Read More
What Types Of Construction Site Accidents Lead to Brain Injuries?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of all injuries on construction sites. Coincidentally, falls are a leading cause of fatalities from traumatic brain injuries, according to the CDC. Other types of construction site accidents that could lead to traumatic brain injuries include: Being struck by heavy… Read More
What Causes Accidents in Construction?
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the leading causes of accidents in construction are electrocutions, falls, caught-in/betweens, and struck bys. Many of these accidents happen as a result of someone’s negligence or careless action. As such, they could have been prevented. Consequently, victims of these accidents end up paying high medical bills… Read More