Category: Construction Workers’ Accidents
Porch collapses in construction accident, injures 3 workers
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Porch collapses in construction accident, injures 3 workers On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Monday, July 27, 2015.
A collapse at a residential construction site injured three workers, sending at least two of them to the hospital. When Illinois workers suffer injuries from a construction accident, workers’ compensation benefits are often one of the more critical tools for the best recovery possible. Continue reading “Porch collapses in construction accident, injures 3 workers”
Scaffold implemented in serious construction accident
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Scaffolding appears to be at blame for a worker who suffered a catastrophic head injury while at the construction site for a new NFL stadium. While the vast majority of scaffold injuries in Illinois involve workers falling off of them, this construction accident might be unique in that the man was not actually on the scaffold at the time of the incident. Continue reading “Scaffold implemented in serious construction accident”
Tragic construction accident kills worker
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Even at the best work sites, tragic accidents can result in devastating outcomes for workers and their families. A worker who was operating a piece of machinery at an Illinois work site was apparently the victim of this type of construction accident. Continue reading “Tragic construction accident kills worker”
4 workers sent to hospital after construction accident
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A construction site became the scene of an accident following a serious fall that injured multiple workers and a subcontractor. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration — a federal agency that investigates workplace accidents in Illinois and across the country — plans to investigate the events leading up the fall. Continue reading “4 workers sent to hospital after construction accident”
4 hit, 2 injured in serious construction accident
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When conducting roadwork, construction workers in Illinois have to deal with motor vehicles passing by at high rates of speed in addition to the daily hazards of construction work. Four out-of-state road workers were injured in a construction accident after one motorist struck them with his vehicle. Continue reading “4 hit, 2 injured in serious construction accident”
Failed scaffolding results in construction accident, kills 3
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Failed scaffolding results in construction accident, kills 3 On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.
Without workers brave enough to scale the sides of buildings or work in other dangerous areas, construction sites would be mostly empty and progress would likely slow to a crawl in Illinois. Fortunately, there are a number of men and women who fill the role of construction workers. Continue reading “Failed scaffolding results in construction accident, kills 3”
Scaffolds common cause of a construction accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Scaffolds common cause of a construction accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Monday, January 5, 2015.
Scaffolding can be a quick and efficient way to get construction workers up to higher floors or areas that need attention or work. The safety of scaffolds and the workers who use them should be a high priority on virtually any Illinois worksite. Continue reading “Scaffolds common cause of a construction accident”
Tape measure becomes deadly in fatal construction accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Tape measure becomes deadly in fatal construction accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.
The bright yellow hard hats that many construction workers don aren’t a fashion statement or international uniform requirement. These hard hats are intended to protect Illinois workers from various hazards that they may encounter while on a work site. While workers and contract employees are usually required to wear these helmets, the policy regarding other individuals, such as those delivering materials, is less clear. Continue reading “Tape measure becomes deadly in fatal construction accident”
Falling debris injures man in construction accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Falling debris injures man in construction accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Monday, August 25, 2014.
While many construction accidents may appear to deal with workers who have fallen, falling debris can actually pose significant danger to many who are employed in the construction industry. A recent construction accident occurred when a worker was struck by falling equipment. Continue reading “Falling debris injures man in construction accident”
Fatal construction accident under investigation by OSHA
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Fatal construction accident under investigation by OSHA On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
While some in Illinois may view construction sites as an inherently risky place to be, proper safety protocols can ensure the well-being of construction workers. No matter the setting, employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment for employees. Continue reading “Fatal construction accident under investigation by OSHA”
