Category Archives: Construction Worker Injury
Construction Injuries Involving Backhoes
Certain types of construction work, particularly those that require any type of excavation on site, may include the use of backhoes. Backhoes are a specific type of excavator — a common type of heavy machine that is used in various types of construction projects. Generally speaking, backhoes are used for specific kinds of excavation… Read More »
Forklift Injuries in Warehouses and on Construction Sites
Did you know that one in every six workplace deaths involves a forklift? That data comes from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which also reports that “70 percent of forklift accidents are preventable with standard safety measures.” Forklifts are used in various industries that require transporting heavy loads, but they are especially… Read More »
Bulldozer Operator Injuries
Heavy equipment operators on construction sites and in other types of work are often at greater risk of serious or fatal injury than workers in other industries. There are many different types of heavy equipment that must be operated on construction sizes, in excavation areas, and on demolition sites. Bulldozers are a commonly used… Read More »
Heat Injuries Among Construction Workers
Construction work poses serious injury risks to workers at all times of the year due to hazards associated with scaffolding, cranes, trenching, heavy machinery, and much more. Yet the summer months in Maryland can be particularly dangerous for construction workers due to the possibility of extremely high temperatures and heat-related injuries. Construction does not… Read More »
Debris Chutes and Construction Worker Injuries
Potential injury hazards exist across most construction sites in Maryland. While the risk of getting hurt on a construction job can be reduced by using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations, accidents and injuries can still happen. One structure that can lead to injuries on construction sites, especially those in which… Read More »
Understanding Work Injuries Impacting Construction Laborers and Helpers
Large-scale construction jobs in Maryland require many different types of construction workers to get the job done. There are construction project managers, general contractors, foremen, surveyors, architects and engineers, roofers, painters, carpenters, crane operators, masons, ironworkers, plumbers, electricians, pipefitters, and general construction laborers and helpers. Whenever a person is completing tasks on a construction… Read More »
Construction Injuries Affecting Carpenters
Carpenters and workers doing carpentry work are necessary on a wide range of construction projects, including residential and commercial properties that are new builds as well as remodels. While carpenters are essential for many aspects of construction work, these jobs can also be dangerous and are associated with various injury risks. According to data… Read More »
Injuries in the Most Dangerous Types of Construction Work
Nearly all types of construction work in Maryland come with some injury risks, but certain construction jobs are more hazardous than others. Compared to other states, Maryland has a lower rate of workplace injuries in general. That data also applies to construction, meaning that construction workers in Maryland suffer fewer nonfatal and fatal injuries… Read More »
Why is Construction Excavation Work So Dangerous?
The construction industry has a high rate of worker injuries and deaths, and construction workers are routinely exposed to hazards that can cause serious and life-threatening injuries. While the whole of the construction industry poses more injury risks than many other industries, some types of jobs are more dangerous than others. Indeed, within the… Read More »
Demolition Work Hazards and Injuries
The dangers of construction work — excavating ground for foundations, building new structures, adding and repairing roofs — is relatively well-known in Maryland. To be sure, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) routinely cites the construction industry as one of the most hazardous given the high rate of serious injuries and deaths affecting… Read More »
