Tag Archives: construction site accidents
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Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Workers are exposed to great heights, heavy equipment, electrical wires and unstable earth. This can lead to severe injuries and even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified the four main causes of construction injuries. Here’s what to watch for—and how… Read More »
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A construction worker died Friday, August 3, a little over a week after being severely injured in a building demolition accident at a work site in Miami Beach. The victim was a 46-year-old man. According to a report filed about the incident, the 13-story building being demolished collapsed “in an unsafe manner,” with smoke and… Read More »
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A large crane at a construction site in St. Petersburg collapsed on Thursday, April 5, nearly crushing several workers below it. Miraculously, no one was injured in the accident. The incident was caught on camera through surveillance footage made public by the St. Petersburg Police Department. As the crane tips over, several workers sprint away,… Read More »