Ironworker Injuries

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ironworker occupations rate among the top ten most dangerous jobs in the United States. In 2005, iron and steel work was named the fourth most dangerous job, with 47 deaths for every 100,000 workers.

Ironworkers perform very important tasks at construction sites, erecting and installing steel beams to create the frameworks for commercial and residential buildings. Since their work involves a great deal of climbing and balancing in high places, ironworkers use safety devices such as nets and scaffolds for protection. Yet despite these attempts at increasing safety, ironworkers face a high risk of sustaining severe work-related injuries. In fact, an ironworker is the most likely of all in the trade occupations to become injured on a construction site.
Causes of Ironworker Injury

Since most ironworkers work in extremely high places, they face a huge risk of falling from elevated heights. According to the Center to Protect Workers' Rights, ironworkers are most often injured by fall injuries, and are more likely than workers in any other trade to be fatally injured from a fall. An ironworker can trip over equipment on the rebar grid or slip and fall from a faulty ladder or scaffold in a high place, resulting in a serious injury. Slip-and-fall injuries can lead to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or even wrongful death.

Ironworkers can also experience injuries from being struck by an object. Rebar can strike an ironworker in the head while it is being cut. Similarly, construction materials and equipment can fall from above and strike an ironworker in the head. Faulty power tools can also cause lacerations, contusions, fractures, and other painful injuries.

It is the responsibility of the employer to enforce safety compliance and follow government safety regulations. However, when the employer fails to do so, ironworker injuries can result. An employer can be held liable for work-related injuries if it is proven to have acted with disregard for the safety of its employees. An employer can also be held accountable for not supplying ironworkers with proper safety equipment. Similarly, manufacturers may be held liable for defective products or equipment that lacks proper safety labeling. At Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law, we utilize a variety of resources to help determine who is responsible for your mishap.
Ironworker Personal Injury Compensation

If you or someone you know has sustained work-related injuries as an ironworker, you may be entitled to compensation for pain, suffering, disability, medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Our New York firm can provide you with an ironworker lawyer who will represent your best interests and bring all liable parties to justice. Contact Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law for a free case review.