Construction Accidents

Walking on platforms high above the ground can lead to serious injuries, such as spinal cord and brain trauma. This is a common problem for construction workers who often use scaffolds. Knowing the hazards associated with scaffolding is important for anyone working...

If you work in construction, you likely encounter nail guns on a regular basis, especially if you are a carpenter. Although nail guns allow workers to complete projects sooner, they also pose serious concerns with respect to worker safety. In fact, many workers suffer...

Construction workers encounter many hazards on their job site, and an accident may easily result in an injury. One injury that people may incur is a chemical burn. This type of wound can be serious, and construction workers need to know how to identify this wound and...

If you work in a construction company, you may at times need to work on or near scaffolding. These temporary structures allow construction workers the essential access to parts of building they must build, repair or perform maintenance on. The Occupational Safety and...

A construction workplace can create restricted or tight quarters due to the use of trenches, building structures and heavy equipment. As a result, construction workers who labor near a heavy machine may suffer a serious or even deadly accident if the machine should...

The tall skyscrapers that make up the skyline of New York City are a testament to the hard work of the local construction industry. Unfortunately, the work needed to build or renovate a building is dangerous. Part of the reason is the construction work that happens at...

In the construction industry, the risks are high. A fall from ladders, scaffolding and more can result in serious, life-threatening injuries. Among these injuries are traumatic brain injuries. For construction workers who work with iron and steel, they are the most...

There are a variety of reasons why those who work with dangerous machinery become injured (or even pass away) as a result of an accident on the job. Sometimes, the error of a co-worker leads to a serious mishap, while others become hurt because they are working while...

New York is home to a large population, especially in New York City and surrounding areas. Because of this, construction workers struggle to keep up with the demands for building new structures and renovating old ones. These construction projects provide more homes...

Construction sites harbor several hazards, ones that even the most experienced New York workers should occasionally remind themselves of. Electrocution can cause severe injuries, even death. The CDC lists the causes of electrical injuries and tips for preventing them....