Construction sites are subject to a variety of unfortunate situations, including accidents that cause serious injury. Sometimes these accidents can be avoided, while others are just part of the everyday…
read moreWhen many Florida residents think of construction accidents, they may imagine workers falling off roofs, power tool incidents or someone getting hit by a tractor. However, a construction worker was…
read moreCollege campuses in Florida and other parts of the country are expanding in order to handle the influx of students that are enrolling. These expansion efforts require skilled construction workers…
read moreAs Miami construction workers know, building structures is not the safest job around. The combination of materials, equipment and heights makes accidents common. In addition, many construction workers are not…
read moreA construction accident can be caused by a variety of factors. Machinery malfunction is just one of those factors. A recent crane accident – caused by a malfunction in the…
read moreOur Miami readers — especially those who work in the construction industry — know that going to work each day has its risks. Any type of work environment can lead…
read moreAs Florida construction workers know, there are numerous types of mishaps that can occur on a jobsite. Common ones include falls, electrocutions, equipment misuse and power tool injuries. A construction…
read moreFlorida construction workers and companies are well aware of the many risks involved while building. Power tools, heights and heavy materials all contribute to numerous serious injuries and deaths every…
read moreEvery year, April 28 is the date selected to remember the workers who were killed on the job across the United States. Workers’ Memorial Day is a chance to honor…
read moreOccupational health and safety programs are often overseen by state and local governments. New questions have arisen after a number of workplace fatalities tied to falling standards. A new bill…
read moreMonths after a car accident killed a 56-year-old Florida man last summer, Florida police have charged a suspect with DUI manslaughter. With a suspect in hand, this worker’s family can…
read moreA construction crane at a site in Long Island collapsed Wednesday afternoon. According to witnesses, the crane appeared to fold in on itself. The collapse trapped three workers under the…
read moreThe University of Central Florida is adding a 600 bed housing facility. The site of that facility saw a serious construction accident this week, as a concrete slab fell over…
read moreWitnesses report that a construction worker was struck by a ball-shaped object while working on the second floor of a Miami building recently. The object, swung from a construction vehicle,…
read moreIn a difficult economy, many homeowners take on their own construction projects. Small groups may attempt to flip homes without the assistance of licenses contractors or construction companies. Residential construction…
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