Construction Accident Questions

What are the most common types of construction accidents?

The most common types of construction accidents involve falls, including falls from scaffolds and ladders.

Scaffold accidents often occur because of faulty scaffolds, improper equipment, inadequate safety precautions. In New York construction workers are protected by special laws requiring builder owners and general contractors to protect them from falls when they are working at a height. Unfortunately, these laws aren't always followed and workers are injured unnecessarily.

Ladder accidents occur when ladders with worn feet are used and slip out, when the wrong type of ladder is given to a worker, or when a ladder is used, or when ladders are inadequate for the type of work being performed causing workers to fall. This can cause an unsafe condition which results in serious injury.

Falls can also occur because of debris and poor housekeeping at job sites. General Contractors are required by law to keep walkways clear of debris, but all too often this rule is ignored.

What should someone do if they witness an accident or observe unsafe conditions?

If someone is hurt they should call 911. They should give their name to the police as a witness to the accident. If a worker witnesses an unsafe condition they should notify the site safety manager or the foreman on the job.

Should the injured person or their family contact OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

Absolutely. The violation of the safety standards set by OSHA results in countless accidents involving factory workers injured by defective machinery and construction workers injured because of faulty tools or inadequate scaffolding. Reporting violations serves the dual purpose of protecting other workers and establishing that laws were violated causing your accident. Often times this can be readily done by a qualified attorney.

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