Worker Killed after Fall from Scaffolding in Palmyra, Wisconsin

by | Jul 21, 2022 | Construction Accident, Wrongful Death

There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Palmyra, Wisconsin on July 20, 2022.  According to reports, a worker fell from scaffolding at the site and landed on a metal stake in the ground.  Emergency personnel were called to assist, but the worker was not breathing when they arrived.  The stake was cut, and medical treatment given, but the worker was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victim.

Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects.  There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Houston, Texas on May 18, 2022.  There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Floyd County, Georgia on June 14, 2022.  Two workers were killed in a trench collapse in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 17, 2022.  Two workers lost their lives in a trench collapse at a site in Jarrell, Texas on June 28, 2022.  A worker was struck by a bulldozer at a construction site in Clinton Township, Michigan on July 15, 2022.

Despite being a vital part of the economy, construction projects often pose severe hazards both to construction workers and to the general public if precautions are not taken.  Each construction project poses its own unique risks and hazards based on the work being done.  Risks that may present themselves during a project must be carefully evaluated before the job begins.

OSHA has provided guidance as to how to minimize risks of falling from scaffolding.  OSHA has published safety standards which can provide guidance to construction companies in how to safely work at heights.  Statistics illustrate the high number of scaffolding accidents:

Although specific accident ratios cannot be projected for the estimated 3.6 million construction workers currently covered by subpart L, the Economic Analysis that accompanies this final rule estimates that, of the 510,500 injuries and illnesses that occur in the construction industry annually, 9,750 are related to scaffolds. In addition, of the estimated 924 occupational fatalities occurring annually, at least 79 are associated with work on scaffolds.

Our experienced lawyers have handled personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits of all kinds and have the skills needed to represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or those who have been seriously injured.  The experienced construction personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of an accident at a work site.

Our lawyers have represented numerous workers who have sustained serious and catastrophic injuries on a job site as a result of the negligence of another party.  There are strict and short time limits on making claims, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your legal rights.