Wall collapses can easily happen at construction sites in North Carolina due to weak foundations, inadequate wall thickness or damaged supports, for example. Injuries stemming from wall collapses might range from broken bones to bruises and internal bleeding. Two...
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Construction worker injured in scaffolding collapse
Scaffolding can easily collapse at a construction site in North Carolina if the planks are unstable and loose, the scaffolding is unlevel or the scaffolding has been improperly secured. A scaffolding collapse may cause injuries such as dislocated bones, a spinal cord...
Electrocution accident injures 3 men
Electrocutions can easily happen at construction sites in North Carolina if workers make contact with an overhead power line or an energized source, for example. These types of accidents may result in injuries ranging from severe skin burns and nerve damage to...
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When you go to work, you expect to be able to do your job without threat of harm. Regardless of the type of job you have and the requirements set forth by your employer, you are entitled to relative safety, protective gear when needed and a work environment that does...
Construction site fall leads to worker injury
Fall-related accidents can easily happen on construction work sites in North Carolina if safety measures are not taken, such as the use of harnesses. These accidents often cause severe injuries, including internal damage, bone fractures and partial or full paralysis....
Construction site fall leads to 1 injury
Falls are among the top causes of death and injury at construction sites. Common causes of construction-related falls in North Carolina and other states range from uneven surfaces to changes in slopes or levels. A recent report indicates that a construction worker was...
Scaffolding-related fall results in worker injury
Falls from scaffolding are among the most common types of construction site accidents. These falls in North Carolina may lead to injuries such as broken and dislocated bones, a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury. A construction site worker in another state...
Types of injuries often suffered by health care workers
Certain types of jobs come with the risk of injury, and this is often the case for those who work in the medical field. This job requires extensive training, and it also comes with the possibility that those who have jobs that involve patient care and handling could...
Tips for staying safe on a construction site
Reportedly, 20% of all workplace deaths in the United States in 2001 occurred in the construction field. Construction worker injuries in North Carolina and other states can also negatively affect workers and lead to costly project delays. Fortunately, workers can take...
Construction worker injured by falling wall
In North Carolina and elsewhere, falling objects at construction sites often result in serious injuries. These typically include fractures, broken bones and spinal cord injuries. They could also involve head, back, shoulder or neck injuries. Recent reports indicate...