The Dangers of Working with Cranes on Arizona Construction Sites
Heavy equipment, such as cranes, is obviously a necessity that workers on major Arizona construction sites use in order to move large loads. These powerful machines are helpful but have also been known to cause serious injuries and fatalities as well. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has standards, registers and directives when it comes to the proper use of cranes. Failure to meet these standards of use could result in a fatal Arizona construction accident.
Anyone operating a construction crane in Arizona needs to have extensive training. It is the construction company’s legal obligation to provide adequate training and to ensure that the workers near the crane understand proper crane safety procedures. Cranes that are defective or overloaded could cause a serious accident. Cranes are notorious for dropping heavy loads onto unsuspecting construction workers and for tipping over onto employees working near them. Such accidents can affect not only workers, but also bystanders.
Workers injured in an Arizona crane accident would be well-advised to speak to a skilled Phoenix crane accident attorney regarding their legal options. Workers’ compensation claims are often denied and when accepted, may not fully cover the damages sustained by the worker.
The experienced construction accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. will review all aspects of the case to determine whether negligence or wrongdoing contributed to the incident. Call us at 602-978-6400 for a no-cost consultation and comprehensive case evaluation. We understand the plight injured workers and their families face in the aftermath of a major construction accident. We are here to help you during this difficult time.
