Category: Construction Workers’ Accidents

When you're working with electrical equipment, you know that you need to wear special safety gear and be aware of live wires. Normally, you or another worker will turn off the power to an area if you're planning on moving equipment or working on construction there. If that doesn't happen,...

Table saws are some of the most dangerous items found at Maryland construction sties. While most workers immediately recognize the risks of using these items, they often wrongly assume that their dangers can be bypassed through safe operation. However, injuries related to table saws do not happen simply as...

Construction accidents can add up in terms of profit loss and cost to victims. With results from studies in 2012, you can see how much workplace injuries cost in Maryland while understanding the impact these incidents have on workers, businesses, and families. When you suffer an injury, you don't...

If you've worked in construction, you know that the job can be dangerous. With the right safety precautions in place, the chances of being seriously hurt can be reduced. Maryland businesses take safety seriously, which is why this report about a man who was killed and two others who were injured was...

Construction worksites tend to be some of the most dangerous workplaces in Maryland. Indeed, all manner of accidents can happen to a construction worker at any time, and for this reason, construction workers and employers alike must adhere to safety regulations and extreme caution on the job. That said, accidents will happen...

If you work in construction in Maryland or any other American state, it is important for you to understand the risks associated with your chosen industry. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), falls are the leading cause of death for workers employed in the construction industry. Even when falls do...

As a construction worker in Maryland, you know that you're likely to be exposed to more dangers than those in other working conditions. Despite that, most workplaces make the effort to keep their workers safe. If you've been hurt in a workplace that didn't provide safety gear or information on safe handling...

Since around 65 percent of construction employees work on scaffolding, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, it's no surprise that scaffolding injuries are some of the most common injuries in the workplace. If you've ever been hurt on a scaffold in Maryland, you know that the injuries can be severe....

A construction accident resulted in two injured workers last Friday. The incident involved the collapse of a ceiling at a construction site. Not only did a giant piece of concrete and metal reinforcement rods fall down on the two unsuspecting workers, but asbestos was also released into the accident site.

You've been working in construction in Maryland, and you know that as long as the tools provided are used correctly, you shouldn't be in harm's way. Large equipment like cranes, bulldozers or diggers can be dangerous if misused, which is why many companies have strict safety regulations that abide by the rules...