- December 9, 2014

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics claims that there were more than 4,000 construction site accidents in the United States during the last calendar year. This represents a slight drop compared to previous years, and authorities believe that tighter controls and safety measures are the main reasons behind the decline. Even so, construction site accidents…

- November 18, 2014

Each year, thousands of workers die on the job across the United States. A significant portion of these deaths takes place on construction sites, where heavy machinery and a variety of dangerous equipment are common. It is clear that a construction site is a dangerous place to work. A quick look at the incident rates…

- October 8, 2014

In construction, all workers are exposed to dangers and hazards every day. However, highway construction workers are the most at-risk in the industry because they must face distracted and reckless drivers in addition to the normal hazards. According to the Federal Highway Administration, there were 87,606 work-zone crashes in 2010. Approximately 30 percent of those…

- September 2, 2014

Every year, approximately 1 in 5 workers who die on the job work in the construction industry. This caused the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to investigate work accidents to gain a better understanding of what safety hazards are killing our builders. The agency used that data to name the “fatal four,” or the top-four…

- June 27, 2014

  Illinois Construction Accident News Construction accidents are far too common, and they often involve serious injuries. In fact, each year, approximately four construction workers out of every 100 suffer a workplace injury, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

- June 18, 2014

  Construction Injuries Falls have long held the top spot as the most common cause of construction injuries. Equipment World argues that they are also the most preventable type of accident. In fact, most falls could be averted by using proper railings, harnesses and other safety equipment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) often cites…