As Florida residents may know, construction worker accidents are not uncommon, and many are caused by errors involving cranes. Of all construction worker deaths caused by crane-related accidents, data emerged…
read moreThe nature of construction work places it into a category of employment associated with injuries and deaths. The heavy equipment, power tools, scaffolds and electrical systems involved contribute to the…
read moreFlorida construction workers are at a greater risk for injury and death on the job than workers in most other professions. For the 2012 year, there were more than 4,000…
read moreConstruction workers face hazards on the job that may include dangerous chemicals, falling objects, electrocution and unsafe equipment. When injuries occur in Florida because of one’s job, an employee may…
read moreAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 4,585 deaths on the job in 2013. These deaths, caused by working the job at hand, represent only a small…
read moreA wrongful death lawsuit was filed by parents in Florida on behalf of their son who was killed in a construction accident. The 18-year-old man was working for the company…
read moreAlthough work zones can be inconvenient and frustrating on Florida highways, maintenance and repairs are important for ongoing safety on the roadways. Unfortunately, the work zones established for these temporary…
read moreIn July 2014, a 25-year-old Tallahassee construction worker was fatally injured while working on a six-story residence hall at Florida State University. This week, after concluding its investigation, the U.S.…
read moreFlorida construction workers are usually covered under workers’ compensation when they suffer on-the-job injuries. The severity of an injury and the impact on an employee’s ability to work are factors…
read moreConstruction site workers face many dangers when on the job. There are a few things that are the most common causes of injuries, like falls, falling objects, or being crushed.…
read moreOn any job site, it is possible for a worker to slip or fall, which could lead to injury. Employers are required to create a fall protection system and provide…
read moreOperating heavy machinery in Florida can be dangerous. However, there are steps that can be taken to ensure that heavy machinery is utilized in a safe and responsible manner. The…
read moreAccording to witnesses, a road worker who was hit by a driver while on the job on a Florida road was severely injured. The accident took place on the evening…
read moreIn Florida and throughout the country, construction workers are at a higher risk for job-related injuries than people working in most other occupations. In 2012, the construction industry had the…
read moreFlorida workers may be aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issues guidelines for fall protection, and employers are obligated to follow them. The rules are aimed at providing…
read moreA 25-year-old man was injured when a rebar wall fell on him at Brickell City Centre construction site in Miami on Oct. 31. The accident occurred on the 29th floor…
read moreIt is common knowledge that construction is particularly dangerous work for Florida employees. While most companies do everything they can to avoid construction accidents, they can still occur. Someone who…
read moreFlorida may be an attractive relocation destination for both people and businesses. This has led to a large number of construction projects across the state and plentiful jobs for construction…
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