Most Common Cause of Injury on a Construction Site in Fort Myers, Florida

15mar 2019
The risk of a construction injury can only be minimized and not be totally eliminated in a construction site. Seek an expert personal injury attorney for your claim in Fort Myers, Florida.

Even when a company is employing industry-best occupational safety and health practices, the risk of a construction injury can only be minimized and not be totally eliminated in a construction site. 

A personal injury can be a harrowing experience, even fatal. In 2017 alone, there were 971 construction worker fatalities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published on its website, them quoting a Bureau of Labor Standards report. 

Excluding highway-collision-deaths, here are the dreaded and consistent Fatal Four, which make up 59.9% of private worker deaths and injuries in the same year.

1. Falls

Topping the list with 39.2% (381 out of 971) of total deaths, incidents involving falls are attributed to inadequate fall protection and training, dangerous ladders and other heights, and faulty scaffolding and roofs.

2. Being-Struck-by-Objects

Accounting for 8.2% (80 deaths), these often result from failing to supply hardhats to not having hats to supply, and from misuse of saw guards and other tools.

3. Electrocutions

At 7.3% (71 deaths), electrocutions are mostly due to inadequate safety training, insufficient safety equipment, poorly implemented safety procedures, especially on lockouts and tagouts, poorly designed and drafted electrical systems, and faulty electrical wiring and components.

4. Being-Caught-in-or-Between-Objects

At 5.1% (50) deaths in 2017, these were mostly from workers’ unfamiliarity with equipment due to lack of proper training, neglect of safety procedures, especially on clothing and jewelry, and distractions.

If you have suffered a catastrophic personal injury and you believe the accident was the fault of the company or another party, it might deserve a construction injury claim to help you in trying times. Speak with construction injury attorney Cape Coral firm. Smith & Valentine Law is known for its results, reputation in the Cape Coral and Fort Myers, FL communities, and the relentless attention they give to each client. Call 239-309-2116 for your no-charge initial consultation.

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