CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs in our world.  Sometimes employers, general contractors, and building owners will decide to cut corners to save money rather than ensure the well-being of their workers. If a construction site has unsafe conditions it can also be a danger to innocent bystanders and pedestrians where serious injuries or even death can occur as a result.

According to the 2024 annual report from NYCOSH (New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health) the construction fatality rate increased 2.7% percent in New York City from 11.2 deaths per 100,000 workers to 11.5 per 100,000 workers in 2022.

Construction Accidents
COMMON CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES INCLUDE:
  • Falls from heights on ladders and scaffolds;
  • Improper safety devices;
  • Cranes, hoists, pulleys, and heavy machinery;
  • Demolition and explosions;
  • Renovations and excavations;
  • Painting;
  • Window washing;
  • Masonry;
  • Welding;
  • Electrocution and shock;
  • Heavy or sharp projectiles;
  • Unsecured tools or debris;
  • Toxic substance exposure;
  • Dangerous chemicals;
  • Neck injuries;
  • Back injuries;
  • Shoulder and arm injuries;
  • Leg and knee injuries;
  • Ankle and foot injuries;
  • Hand and finger injuries;
  • Repetitive stress injuries;
  • Soft tissue injuries;
  • Sprain and strain injuries;
  • Trip, slip, and fall injuries;
  • Paralysis or death.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS:

The following links go in to detail regarding general negligence and the labor law:

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