In the wake of a tragic crane collapse accident on the SE 3rd Avenue bridge in downtown Fort Lauderdale, which resulted in one fatality and two injuries, questions of liability…
read moreA crane collapse at Miami’s HCA Mercy Hospital killed one construction worker and injured four others. During a renovation project at the hospital, the 200-foot mechanical equipment fell onto construction…
read moreOn Thursday, June 24, an unimaginable tragedy occurred when a 12-story oceanfront condo tower partially collapsed at around 1:30 am while many residents slept. At the time of this post,…
read moreConstruction worker injury stories are not uncommon. In early August, six workers were hospitalized after a serious accident at a Brickell construction site. The accident happened as a result of…
read moreOn March 15th, 2018, what was meant to be a safe pedestrian passageway for the Florida International University (FIU) community became a Miami tragedy. At approximately 1:46 PM, the FIU…
read moreWorking in the construction industry opens an individual up to many potential injuries. Construction workers are often using heavy equipment, working more than twenty feet off the ground, or working…
read moreConstruction site hazards are prevalent in almost every stage of the project. Many of the hazards that could be present can be minimized if certain steps are taken to ensure…
read moreIf you work in construction, you know that it can be a very hazardous occupation at times. And while everyone must take personal responsibility for their own safety, employers have…
read moreRoad construction work zones are dangerous places for workers. Because these work zones are near moving vehicles, it is crucial for project managers and construction companies to ensure that everything…
read moreConstruction workers have a job that is dangerous for several reasons — the equipment, the job site, and the duties. Because of the danger of this profession, it is critical…
read moreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that during one recent year, over 9 percent of the total of more than 3 million nonfatal illnesses and injuries reported occurred…
read moreConstruction workers work around a variety of hazards on job sites. One of these many hazards is electrical current. These currents can come from generators or power connected to the…
read moreConstruction accidents can easily cause devastating injuries. In severe cases, workers who are involved in construction accidents might end up succumbing to their injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
read moreWhen drivers approach a construction zone, they need to be increasingly careful of their speeds and the area around them. Sometimes, construction work can come up quickly, to it’s always…
read moreDuring one 12-year period, the federal government studied 224 incidents of on-the-job electrocutions wherein 244 workers lost their lives. In those cases, all but one of the victims were males,…
read moreConstruction work is known to be hazardous, but many times the hazards faced could be eliminated. If you were hurt, for instance, by slipping on spilled water, then that hazard…
read moreWorking around electrical wires and with electric tools are necessary for construction workers. It is vital that all construction workers have access to proper safety equipment when they are working…
read moreWorking in construction can be dangerous, and there are always hazards around. Safety protocols prevent most accidents, but falling objects still account for many accidents, injuries and deaths each year.…
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