Construction Site Fall Causes Catastrophic Injuries
Falls at construction sites are responsible for a number of fatalities each year. According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. An average of 362 fatal falls occurred each year from 1995 to 1999, a trend which is on the rise. In fact, falls from a higher elevation account for one-third of all construction accident deaths. It is extremely important that employers in the construction industry adopt safety and health programs that contain provisions to protect workers from falls on the job.
A recent news report talks about a worker who fell 20 feet from where he was working to a concrete floor. His foreman says that the worker is not expected to live for more than a few days. Apparently, this worker sustained catastrophic head injuries including a skull fracture when he fell. Falls at a construction site could occur as a result of unprotected sides, wall opening, floor holes, improper scaffold construction, unguarded protruding steel bars and misuse of portable ladders.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a fall at a construction site, it's very likely that you are going through tremendous financial strain. You need the help and guidance of an experienced Arizona construction accident fall lawyer at the Breyer Law Offices P.C., who will fight for your rights and make sure that you receive fair compensation to cover your medical bills, loss of wages, cost of surgeries, hospitalization, physical therapy and other related costs. Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Source: http://www.jdnews.com/news/worker-70656-fell-cracked.html
