A construction worker was killed in Windsor, Colorado on November 15, 2022. According to reports, the worker was run over by a piece of heavy equipment at the worksite. Additional details have not yet been released. Tragically, there have been a number of recent...
Introduction Falls from heights remain the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries on construction sites. These accidents typically involve falls from ladders, scaffolds, roofing surfaces, and other elevated work areas. Given the severe consequences of such...
A construction worker was hit by a passenger vehicle in Tyler, Texas on November 10, 2022. According to reports, the worker was struck by a passing vehicle on Highway 155. At the time, the worker was on a mower. The vehicle also struck two pickup trucks at the...
Falls are among the most common and fatal accidents on construction sites, significantly contributing to worker injuries and fatalities each year. Whether from scaffolding, roofs, ladders, or through temporary floor openings, the potential for falls presents a grave...
A construction worker was killed in Brooklyn, New York on November 2, 2022. According to reports, the worker was installing an I-beam when he slipped and fell 20 ft to the ground below. The worker was unconscious but transported to a local hospital where he was...
A construction worker was killed in Ruston, Louisiana on October 31, 2022. According to reports, the worker was in an eight foot deep trench when it collapsed around him. He was eventually rescued and transported to Northern Louisiana Medical Center where he was...
A construction worker was killed in Queens, New York on November 1, 2022. According to reports, the worker fell off a bridge onto the northbound lanes of the Van Wyck Expressway below. After landing on the roadway, the worker was struck by a passing vehicle. The...
The safety challenges on construction sites are numerous, but one of the most hazardous is the risk of uncontrolled pressure releases from tanks containing waste materials. These incidents can lead to explosions, environmental disasters, and severe injuries or...
A construction worker was killed near Kearney, Missouri on October 26, 2022. According to reports, the worker was killed when a bridge under construction collapsed near NE 148th Street and Shady Grove Road. Multiple workers were pouring concrete on the bridge when...
A construction worker was killed in Chico, California on October 21, 2022. According to reports, the worker suffered fatal injuries after a concrete truck he was standing beside exploded as a result of a clogged pipe. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those...