Month: March 2021

The Danger of Falls and Lack of Safety Nets

Although safety precautions should be taken to minimize the risk of falls and keep workers safe, falls are a common source of injuries on construction sites. When the necessary precautions aren’t taken, accidents on construction sites can lead to serious injuries or...

Forklift Run-over Accidents

When not fatal, forklift accidents can cause serious and irreversible injuries. The widespread use of forklifts, from construction sites to warehouses to grocery stores, makes this piece of equipment all the more dangerous. While they are prone to tipping over,...

Common Injuries that Affect Steel Workers

Whether they work indoors at metal fabrication plants or outdoors at construction sites, steel workers have incredibly dangerous jobs that put them at high risk for serious work injury. Undoubtedly, our nation’s steel workers are highly skilled and trained, and...

Common Injuries That Affect Iron Workers

Iron workers perform some of the most important duties in construction work, and indeed in all of American industry. Unfortunately, they also perform among the most dangerous tasks in any occupation. Even the most skilled iron worker is at higher risk of severe work...

Faulty Bulldozers and Construction Accidents

Bulldozers are massive pieces of equipment commonly found on construction sites. When in optimal operation, bulldozers are a safe way to loosen and move materials like soil. Bulldozer equipment must meet certain standards set forth by the Occupational Safety and...