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Construction site accident causes burn injuries

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Last Modified on Oct 18, 2023

Scaffolding accidents can easily happen on construction sites in North Carolina due to improper scaffold construction, weak planking, inadequate job training or insufficient fall protection. These accidents may result in brain injuries, whiplash, back injuries and even paralysis. According to recent reports, a construction worker…

Workers’ compensation exists to help injured workers

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Last Modified on Oct 02, 2023

Workers’ compensation provides workers benefits if they become sick or injured due to their jobs. Most states, including North Carolina, require businesses to purchase workers’ comp insurance even if they have only one employee. More than $58 billion in benefits were paid in the United…

Worker injured after fall at construction site

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2023

Construction site falls can easily occur due to defective ladders, improperly installed scaffolding or unprotected ledges. These falls sometimes lead to permanent injuries. A man in North Carolina recently suffered serious injuries in a construction site fall-related accident. How the fall happened The recent North Carolina…

Excavator accident causes construction worker injury

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Last Modified on Sep 09, 2023

Excavator worksite accidents occur for multiple reasons, including hazardous worksite conditions and defective equipment. In North Carolina and across the country, these types of construction accidents often result in severe injuries and even death. According to recent reports, an excavator operator tearing down a building…

The consequences of serious factory injuries

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Last Modified on Aug 24, 2023

The rate of worker injuries nationwide can be documented not by hours or minutes but by seconds. Employees within the industrial sector in North Carolina and throughout the nation are seemingly at risk the moment after they punch a time clock to start their day.…

Leading causes of workplace back injuries

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Last Modified on Aug 22, 2023

There are some types of injuries that can have a significant impact on one’s life and ability to carry out daily tasks. Back injuries are a type of health concern that continues to affect many workers and those who suffer similar injuries while on the…

Construction accident involving scaffolding failure injures 4

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Last Modified on Aug 07, 2023

Performing frequent maintenance on all types of equipment used on project sites could be integral to reducing the risks of dangerous malfunctions. Unfortunately, equipment failure continues to play a role in many construction incidents and workers in North Carolina who encounter such hazards could be…

Being prepared to handle the aftermath of a workplace accident

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Last Modified on Jul 28, 2023

A work-related incident could take place at any moment and facing the possibility of such a situation can seem a stressful and harrowing concept. When workplace accidents occur, many individuals in North Carolina might not always know how best to handle the situation. Understanding what to…