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Construction Site Accidents
Everyday construction workers perform a variety of potentially dangerous tasks. They work at great heights, handle heavy objects, and dangerous machines. These tasks contribute to numerous injuries and deaths every year. According to a list compiled by the United States Bureau of Labor, Construction Workers made it on the top ten most dangerous jobs list in America, averaging 23 deaths for every 100,000 workers.
OSHA estimates over 1,000 construction workers will suffer a work-related fatality this year. Out of those 1,000 fatalities, over 300 result in falls. There is still the thousands more that suffer non-fatal injuries every year.
Common Construction Site Accidents
- Construction Site Falls
- Unsafe/Dangerous Equipment Accidents
- Crane Accidents
- Scaffolding Accidents
- Electrical Accidents
- Trench Collapses
- Fires and Explosions
- Welding Accidents
Front-End Loader Accidents
Front-end loaders come equipped with a bucket attachment that allows the operator to move heavy objects and mass amounts of weight. This makes these machines of great value to the operator; but when used improperly they can become dangerous and cause serious injuries or even death. Front-end loaders should be equipped with a system to protect the operator from falling objects. Use of the bucket attachment to pick up objects that do not properly fit inside can sometimes fall out and cause serious injury to the operator or innocent bystanders.
Common Front-End Loader Accidents
- Front end loader bucket attachment falling
- Heavy objects falling out of bucket
- Rollovers
- Riders and operators falling off
If you have been involved in a construction site or front end loader accident, contact us. We are here to help.