In the high-stakes environment of construction projects, where towering structures and daunting machinery dominate the landscape, falls represent one of the most significant risks to worker safety. These incidents not only halt the momentum of construction but, more...
A worker was killed after being electrocuted at a Raleigh, North Carolina construction site on January 24, 2022. During the incident, the worker was pulling cable from a boom truck. As he did so, the boom came close to electric lines at the site. Electricity arced...
Paving projects, with their blend of precision and power, rely heavily on machinery to lay down roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces. While these machines — from pavers to rollers, and milling equipment — are indispensable for efficient and high-quality work, they...
Cherry pickers, also known as boom lifts, are indispensable tools in construction, allowing workers to perform tasks at heights safely and efficiently. However, their operation comes with inherent risks that require careful management to ensure the safety of operators...
A worker was killed in an accident at a Park City, Utah work site on January 7, 2022. During the incident, the worker was on scaffolding 40 feet in the air when he fell. It is unclear if he was using any fall protection device at the time. The worker was...
A plumber was killed in an accident at a Grain Valley, Missouri work site on December 29, 2021. During the incident, the worker was performing plumbing work at a new residential construction work site. As he installed plumbing lines, the ten foot trench he was in...
A construction worker was killed in an accident at a Clearwater, Florida work site on December 20, 2021. During the incident, the worker was performing repair work on a stairwell in a parking garage when the stairway collapsed. Reports indicate the City of Clearwater...
A worker was killed in a construction accident at a Chili, New York work site on November 7, 2021. During the incident, the worker was in a 15 foot trench on a vacant lot on Bellaqua Estates Drive. With no warning the wall collapsed on him, trapping him below the...
A worker was killed in a construction accident in Spring Township, Pennsylvania on October 25, 2021. A piece of construction equipment at the worksite was close to high voltage electricity. Electricity traveled through the equipment and electrocuted a worker who was...
A worker was killed in a construction accident at a Newton County, Georgia work site on October 19, 2021. The accident occurred while workers were dismantling the Frontage Road Bridge. During the incident, three workers fell into Yellow River. All three were...