Understanding ‘Fatal Four’ of Construction Sites Explicitly

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous out of all the other sectors. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has listed four causes of construction accidents that have taken nearly 60% of construction accidents. Construction workers have a vital job of building structures, and everyone in Oklahoma City depends on them. It is the most physically demanding job; therefore, the chances of accidents are higher. . The job sites contain heavy machines to power tools that are prone to accidents. The four fatal accidents mainly include:

• Electrocutions

• Struck by accident

• Caught in/between accidents

• Falls

The construction sites are supposed to be kept safe, and all safety measures need to be taken. If anyone fails to implement those safety measures and gets hurt, you can contact a workers compensation lawyer to get that you deserve.. Let’s talk about the ‘four fatal.’

Fall Accidents

Construction workers are required to do their work many feet above the ground. They have to work with unsteady ladders, weak flooring, open holes, and unstable scaffolding. Most construction workers die from falling every year. Legally if you are working above a height of six feet, you are required to have a fall arrest system. Your employer must check all the equipment beforehand and provide training on how to use that equipment. The employer needs to keep a safe environment for their employees, and if they don’t, you can contact a workers’ compensation attorney. They can help you to get the compensation you deserve.

Electrocution Accident

Workers are required to work with electric wires when they are building. They always have a danger of getting electrocuted. They also need to work with active electric devices most of the time. some of the common electrical hazards that workers face are:

• Poorly insulated power line

• Overloaded extension cord

• Electric circuits not rightly fused

• Wet conditions

• Ungrounded electric wires

• Electric tools are not adequately insulated

In such cases, a worker can hold his employer liable and contact a worker compensation attorney for filing a claim.

Caught In/Between Accidents

If a worker is caught or gets squeezed between two objects, then it is known as a caught-in/between accident. This also includes casualties where a worker is buried under something heavy. Reasons, why those accidents might happen, are:

• If the workers don’t have proper training

• Walls are not adequately braced

• Unrepaired machinery

• Improperly secured heavy machinery

• Excavation sites are not properly supported

These kinds of accidents can cause a number of debilitating workplace injuries, like brain injury, broken bones, muscle strains, and even death. A workers compensation lawyer has knowledge about different compensation that you can seek if caught in any of these kinds of accidents.

Struck-by Accident

If workers get hit by any objects and get hurt, those incidents are called struck-by accidents. It can be life-threatening or minor, depending on the size and nature of the object. Some examples of these kinds of accidents are:

• Flying nuts and bolts

• Dropped tools

• Falling suspended tools

• Broken high-pressure hoses

All construction companies of Oklahoma are expected to take special care so that these kinds of accidents don’t occur and can be held liable for any injuries their employees face.

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**This content is not legal advice and does not presume, establish or imply any relationship between client and attorney.