There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Shelby County, Indiana on February 27, 2022. During the incident, a worker fell into a 40 foot hole which had been dug. This occurred when the worker was standing beside the hole and the ground collapsed...
There was a deadly accident at a construction site in San Antonio, Texas on February 9, 2022. During the incident, the worker became trapped under a piece of heavy machinery. Other workers were unable to remove the equipment in time to save him. The worker was...
A worker lost his life after falling from the roof at a Mechanicville, New York construction project on February 9, 2022. During the incident, a subcontractor was performing work on the roof of a warehouse expansion project at DeCrescente Distributing Company. BBL...
A worker was killed after falling from the roof at a Mechanicville, New York construction project on February 9, 2022. During the incident, a subcontractor was performing work on the roof of a warehouse expansion project at DeCrescente Distributing Company. BBL...
A worker was killed at a Lake Nona, Florida construction site on February 7, 2022. During the incident, a vehicle failed to stay in its lanes in a traffic shift. As a result, the vehicle struck two trucks at the construction site. Two workers standing next to the...
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...