Most Common Construction Site Accidents

One of the most dangerous jobs in the USA is working on a construction site. Every year, there are thousands of injured individual, with a high chance of death.

These are not common everyday accidents. When an accident happens on a construction site, people end up paying the ultimate price.

Here are the most common construction site accidents, listed in no particular order.

Slip And Fall

Just like working in the office, you can easily slip and fall while working on the construction site. The only difference is that when you slip and fall on a construction site, you risk falling from a 100+ feet building. The chances of surviving such a fall are nonexistent. This is why every construction worker should be extremely careful about where they step. Scaffolding and ladders are used everywhere, but even those are not safe. Climbing through a window or on the roof should be done only with safety ropes and other safety equipment.

If you fall on a construction site and manage to stay alive, be sure to contact our Workers Compensation Attorneys in Los Angeles and seek their help. You will be eligible to receive workers compensation benefits and full medical coverage. Call today and schedule your first consultation, completely free of charge.

Electrocutions

Since most construction sites are works in progress, there are many loose cables and wires, power lines and unfinished electrical systems around. Getting in touch with any of these will give you a good shake (literally). Be careful where you step, and if possible, wear rubber boots and rubber gloves.

Falling Materials and objects

As most construction sites consist of several levels, it is no secret that there are many objects falling down. These objects may involve:

• Tools
• Building materials
• Wooden beams
• Rocks and other pieces of cement
• Nails

If you are working on a construction site or below it trying to secure it, watch out for the falling debris. Any injury could be fatal, regardless of whether or not you are wearing your protective gear.

Fire and Explosions

Since most pipes are unfinished, there are leaking gases and incomplete electrical systems. The risk of something getting on fire is everywhere.

Overexertion

Hard labor has its price. Working all day on the blazing Californian sun can cause the workers to fall victims to a heat stroke. Be sure to hydrate your body every now and then, and to wear a protective helmet.

Falling From High Heights or Scaffolding

Probably the number one killer on every construction site is the height. Falling from any unsecured scaffolding or a wooden beam results in an almost certain death, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These accidents account for 34 percent of all on-the-job deaths of construction workers.

If you have suffered an injury working at the construction site, it would be best to contact our Los Angeles Workers Compensation Attorneys and seek their help in obtaining and securing your workers compensation benefits. Call today, as you only have a limited amount of time to report the injury and file a claim.