The front man for a popular New York Irish rock band died recently after receiving a blow to the head while working his day job in construction. The singer, songwriter and guitar player for the band Mickey Finns was apparently hit in the head while at work January 9. Instead of seeking immediate medical attention, the singer went home where he died later that night. The exact circumstances surrounding the construction accident were not immediately clear. [Read more…]
Construction Mobile Equipment Poses a Serious Threat to Workers
Construction workers often work under extremely hazardous conditions. Not surprisingly, the construction industry consistently has the second highest number of work-related accidents, behind only the transportation industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, or BLS. Along with the myriad of other hazards that can cause injuries on a construction site, mobile construction equipment stands out as a leading cause. [Read more…]
Electrocution Injuries among Most Dangerous on Worksites
Anyone who works in the construction industry knows how dangerous a construction site can be. In fact, construction-related injuries account for as much as 15 percent of workers’ compensation costs. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electrocution is the second most common cause of death In the industry, behind only falls as a cause of death. [Read more…]
The OSHA Complaint Process
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is an agency in the United States Department of Labor whose mission is to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.” OSHA has the authority to issue and enforce safety regulations to create a safer workplace. [Read more…]
The Role of OSHA in a Construction Accident
If you work in the construction industry, you have likely heard of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. If you are concerned about safety in your workplace or are involved in a workplace accident, it is important to know what OSHA can do for you. [Read more…]
NYC School Construction Injuries Indicate Lack of Safety
New York City’s School Construction Authority says it expects to pay about $270 million to settle injury claims by construction workers for accidents that occurred in 2009. That’s about 10 times more than the authority spent about 10 years ago. While some say this indicates a growing readiness by construction workers to file claims when they’re hurt, we know that the payments may point to inadequate safety measures at construction sites. [Read more…]
Construction Debris Catches Fire on Rail Car in New Jersey
A rail car filled with construction materials caught on fire in New Jersey June 2012 when it was ignited by a welder. According to the Jersey Journal, the car was parked at the CSX rail yard on Pennsylvania Avenue in Kearny, New Jersey. Though no one was injured in the fire, the case brings up some important points. [Read more…]
Chemical Safety Board Video Analyzes “Hot Work” Explosion at Buffalo DuPont Plant
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents, has just released a video in support of its latest safety campaign outlining the dangers of “hot work.” Hot work accidents occur when workers are welding, grinding or cutting near flammable vapor. [Read more…]
4 Area Construction Fatalities in 12 Days
Occasionally we can go months without hearing of a fatal construction accident on the news. But in recent days, that has been far from the case. Four construction workers have died in four separate construction accidents in the area in just 12 days’ time. [Read more…]