Tag Archives: construction accident
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The construction industry is frequently among the most dangerous industries in the United States with regard to frequency of accidents and injuries. Common types of construction injuries include falling objects, falls from heights, electrocution, trenching accidents, vehicle accidents and scaffolding accidents. It is incumbent on construction companies to ensure the safety of all workers at… Read More »
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A worker at a construction site in Hallandale Beach miraculously survived a 40-foot fall inside of a front-end loader, according to fire officials who responded to the incident. The 30-something construction worker was part of the team working on the four-story Taromina building, located at 1936 S. Ocean Drive. The accident occurred at approximately 10:30… Read More »
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established in 1970 under the U.S. Department of Labor. It continues its work conducting research on workplace safety and setting crucial safety standards for a variety of industries, including construction. Every construction accident case that occurs is affected by the safety standards set by OSHA. A failure… Read More »