Arizona Construction Accident Lawyer Blog

A male worker who was working on a rooftop air conditioner died after he was electrocuted on the job. According to Fox News, the fatal work-related accident occurred at the Babylon Banquet Hall in Phoenix. He was on the roof attempting to fix the air-conditioning system when the Arizona electrocution accident occurred. The man died en route to the hospital. Officials are still looking into the cause of this fatal accident.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2007, there were a reported total of 212 electrical-related fatalities and 2,540 injuries. In 1994, there were 348 fatalities and 6,018 injuries involving electrical accidents. Although that is a remarkable reduction in the number of injuries and fatalities, electrocution or electric shock still remains a significant risk to construction and electrical workers as well as handymen.

When a worker sustains an injury in a job-related accident, he or she will be eligible to receive workers compensation benefits through the employer. When a worker died in a job-related accident, his or her family members will be entitled to receive those benefits as well. Under certain circumstances, workers can receive compensation from third parties whose negligence may have caused or contributed to the accident. Examples of third parties are contractors, sub-contractors, property owners and manufacturers of defective products.

The experienced Phoenix electrocution accident lawyers of The Breyer Law Offices P.C. fight hard for the rights of injured workers and their families. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, please contact us at 602-457-6222 to obtain more information about pursuing your legal rights.

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately 54 people are killed each year in trench collapse accidents on construction sites. Excavation work can be hazardous and it is important that employers follow state and federal safety standards at all times to reduce the chances of a serious Arizona trench accident injury.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires a number of studies and tests to take place before trenching work can begin. The inspector hired to carry out this task must be trained in protective systems, soil analysis and OSHA requirements. The inspector will have to evaluate the soil and the type of trench that will be excavated before approving the project. There are many factors that must be considered before construction begins.

There are strict regulations that dictate the materials used to support the trench wall, the number of available ways to exit the trench and how far away vehicles or other equipment must be placed. For example, workers must be provided an exit route for every 25 feet within the trench. Employers and property owners must work within the confines of the OSHA standard number 1926.652 to provide protection to their employees. A failure to provide adequate protective systems for employees can result in heavy fines and more importantly, lead to dangerous cave-ins.

The skilled Arizona construction accident attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. help injured workers receive fair compensation for injuries, damages and losses resulting from an Arizona trench collapse. Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be available through workers compensation insurance or third-party claims. Please contact our law offices at 602-457-6222 to obtain more information about pursuing your legal rights.

Trench accidents in Arizona are one of the most common causes of major injuries or fatalities on construction sites. Recently, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) investigators in Auburn, Alabama, saved the lives of several workers because they were able to identify the potential for a trench collapse.

According to an OSHA report, the agents were on their way to an inspection when they observed an open excavation where the employees were not protected from a cave-in. The officials immediately opened an inspection and removed the employees from the site. Shortly after the workers exited the trench, the wall of the excavation collapsed. No one was injured in the cave-in. Now investigators have to determine whether the construction company’s negligence contributed to the dangerous conditions.

Construction sites are extremely dangerous because of the presence of several hazards, including open trenches, on such work sites. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a total of 4,340 fatal work injuries in the year 2009. It is the obligation of employers and property owners to provide safe work conditions for all workers and visitors to a construction site.

OSHA offers several suggestions to ensure that workers are not injured while working in trenches. Construction companies should keep heavy equipment away from the edges of trenches. They should know where the underground utilities are located, test for low oxygen, hazardous fumes and other toxic gases, and inspect the trenches at the start of each shift. It is also important that workers in trenches be supervised at all times. It is the job of the supervisor to monitor conditions in and around the trenches including changing weather and soil conditions.

Injured Arizona construction workers may pursue financial compensation for the damages they have suffered in a construction site accident. Workers compensation benefits should cover losses such as medical bills and a portion of the wages lost. The experienced Arizona construction accident lawyers at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. help workers get the compensation they rightfully deserve. Please contact our offices at 602-457-6222 for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation.