Construction Worker Crushed by Falling Moldings
Falling objects are among the most common causes of Arizona construction accidents, which can result in deadly and devastating injuries to workers. Construction sites nationwide present a variety of challenges to worker safety. However, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as other state agencies, require stringent safety standards at construction sites to prevent accidents and tragedies, which can be easily avoided.
Injuries from falling objects can occur at construction sites when materials are stored haphazardly or when proper safety procedures are not followed. These serious construction accidents can also occur when workers do not receive proper training to do their jobs. For example, a 46-year-old construction worker was seriously injured as he was attempting to remove steel concrete moldings from a transport rack of a housing development site and several fell off the rack and onto him.
According to a news report, the man's life was probably saved by his co-workers, who rushed to remove the moldings and rescued him. Still, the victim suffered a broken ankle and possible internal injuries. OSHA representatives are apparently conducting an independent investigation of this construction site accident.
These are accidents that can be prevented. As Arizona construction accident attorneys, we see that a majority of these tragedies occur because of someone's inattention or negligence at the workplace – be it a contractor, sub-contractor, employer or co-worker. It's the injured worker who ultimately pays the price. Many workers, who are sole breadwinners for their families, lose their livelihood as a result of these preventable injuries.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a Phoenix, Arizona construction site accident, please contact a skilled Arizona personal injury lawyer at Breyer Law Offices P. C. for a free consultation and case evaluation. We will work hard to make sure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries, damages and loss.
Source article: http://www.nj.com/news/local/index.ssf/2009/08/elizabeth_man_injured_in_long.html
