There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler near Bryan, Texas on January 10, 2023. The accident happened on eastbound State Highway 21, west of Bryan. An 18-wheeler struck multiple vehicles in a construction convoy. One worker who was riding in a trailer...
There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania on January 4, 2023. According to reports, a worker became trapped between a piece of equipment and a trenching box. After being rescued, the worker was taken to a local hospital. ...
Introduction Heat stress is a significant health hazard on construction sites, particularly during the warmer months. Workers exposed to high temperatures and humidity without adequate breaks or hydration are at risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke,...
In the construction industry, where the buzz of saws and the clang of metal are part of the daily symphony, workers navigate a landscape filled with inherent risks. Among these, the risk of amputation stands out as a particularly devastating outcome of construction...
There was a deadly accident at a construction project in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 2, 2023. According to reports, there was a scaffolding collapse at a luxury high-rise project. Multiple workers fell 70 feet to the ground below as a result. At least...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into the deadly trench collapse in Jarrell, Texas on June 28, 2022. OSHA's investigation found "WBW Construction LLC willfully violated federal law when they failed to have a...
In the aftermath of a construction accident, the focus often lies on the physical injuries sustained—a broken limb, a spinal injury, or a concussion. These are visible, tangible markers of trauma. However, lurking beneath the surface are the psychological injuries,...
There was a deadly crane accident at a Greenwood, Indiana construction site on December 16, 2022. During the incident, a concrete box fell from a cane onto a worker below. The worker was taken to Eskenazi Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Additional...
There was a deadly accident at a construction project in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn, New York on December 15, 2022. According to reports, the worker fell off scaffolding three floors up. The worker survived the fall initially, and was transported to...
There was a deadly accident at a construction project in Jonesboro, Arkansas on December 12, 2022. According to reports, there was a trench collapse which resulted in two workers being buried. One worker was killed as a result, and the second one was hospitalized...