Common Construction Site Injuries
Working on a construction site involves certain inherent dangers and risks. Operating heavy machinery, working on elevated planes, and standing on unsecured or unstable structures make construction site accidents a fairly common occurrence. However, if all safety precautions are heeded and training amply provides workers’ with the know-how to avoid accidents, the number of injuries and deaths can be reduced.
Common Construction Injuries and Accidents
A vast array of accidents can occur while working on a construction site. From equipment defects and malfunctions, to carelessness and failure to follow safety precautions, causes for accidents are highly variable. Frequently reported construction zone accidents and injuries involve:
• Equipment Malfunction
• Employer Negligence
• Slip and Fall
• Repetitive Motion Injuries
• Lifting Injuries
• Exposure to Toxic Substances
• Head/Brain Injuries
• Amputation
• Wrongful Death
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your accident, your employer may be liable for any damages you incurred.
Employer Responsibility
In order to ensure the safety of all construction workers, employers have several responsibilities to uphold, such as:
• Making good hiring decisions
• Providing all workers with adequate training in safety and machine operation
• Follow all safety codes and regulations
• Providing up-to-date and effective safety equipment, such as hard hats, harnesses, etc.
• Properly maintain and service construction site machinery, such as cranes, tractors, etc.
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements may make the employers liable for an accident, if one occurs.
If you have been injured while on or nearby a construction zone, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your losses. To learn more about how to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, or the wrongful death of a loved one, contact the experienced Cincinnati construction accident attorney Shawn M. Stepleton today.
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