There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Clinton Township, Michigan on July 15, 2022. According to reports, the worker had dumped a load of concrete from his dump truck. Following that, he exited his truck when he was struck by another worker operating...
Highway construction workers are indispensable to the maintenance and improvement of our road infrastructure, but their jobs come with significant hazards. One of the most critical and specific dangers these workers face is the threat of electrical hazards. This...
Construction sites are bustling with activity, and heavy machinery plays a crucial role in completing projects on time and within budget. From cranes and forklifts to bulldozers and excavators, this equipment is essential for handling large-scale tasks. However, heavy...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into a fatal fall that occurred at a construction project in Houston, Texas. On January 26, 2022, a worker fell through a skylight, falling 30 feet. The OSHA investigation...
There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Jarrell, Texas on June 28, 2022. According to reports, two workers were in a twenty foot trench performing work on a sewer line. The walls collapsed around them, burying them under soil. Rescue efforts were...
Introduction Industrial construction sites, particularly in sectors like chemical manufacturing and oil refineries, pose significant health risks due to potential exposure to hazardous chemicals. These environments can be perilous due to the presence of volatile...
There was a deadly accident at a construction site in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 17, 2022. According to reports, two workers were in a trench at the intersection of Pinehurst Avenue and Mount Curve Boulevard when the walls collapsed around them. Rescue efforts were...
There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Floyd County, Georgia on June 14, 2022. According to reports, a crew was performing work on a private driveway when a dump truck crashed into a Bobcat on the worksite. The truck was being loaded with asphalt when...
There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Mahaska County, Iowa on June 1, 2022. According to reports, a construction worker was killed after he was pinned by a piece of heavy equipment at the work site. A helicopter was called to the scene in an attempt...
The installation of storm drains is an essential component of urban infrastructure, crucial for managing water runoff and preventing flooding. However, this task involves significant hazards, notably slip and trip risks, which are prevalent on construction sites....