Each year thousands of workplace injuries take place, not only through many of the jobs listed as one of the 20 Most Dangerous Jobs, but also through other less extreme…
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 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 moreA Florida construction worker lost his life as the result of a workplace accident. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. June 27 in Pembroke Park near the Hallandale Beach Boulevard…
read moreA Florida man lost his life in a Hallandale Beach accident while working at a construction site. The construction accident occurred on June 12 when a crane fell over on top…
read moreA 43-year-old public works employee working outside a high school in Palm Coast suffered injuries working on a construction project, which is part of a $5 million capital improvement endeavor…
read moreA 45-year-old Florida man died in a construction accident on June 10. He was working on an underwater pipe when he became trapped and his coworkers were unable to save…
read moreMany Miami construction workers are injured or killed while erecting buildings. However, serious accidents can occur while a building is being knocked down as well. One man was recently killed…
read moreConstruction 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 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…
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