Abogado de Accidentes de Construcción de Atlanta

Leading Causes of Construction Accidents in Georgia

Although strict safety rules and regulations govern construction sites, accidents and mistakes can still result in catastrophic injuries, such as brain damage and spinal cord injuries. According to OSHA, one out of every five workplace fatalities in the US is construction-related. And the agency identifies what they refer to as the ?Fatal Four? causes of construction worker deaths:

• Falls: Slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of construction accidents, and they account for approximately one third of all construction-related deaths. Construction workers frequently perform fast-paced tasks in elevated areas where there are often slippery surfaces and very little room to maneuver. Under these types of conditions, a lot can go wrong, and it is incumbent upon employers to follow all safety regulations and best practices to help prevent slip and fall accidents.

• Struck by Objects: The second leading cause of construction accidents is getting struck by an object or struck against a hard surface. These types of events account for approximately 11% of all construction-related deaths. On a typical construction site, there are a lot of moving parts, and dozens of workers that are performing tasks alongside each other. If things are not properly organized, workers can often get struck by heavy machinery, loose tools, falling debris, or they can fall and get thrown onto a hard surface.

• Electrocutions: Electrical injuries are the third leading cause of construction accidents, accounting for approximately 8.5% of construction workplace fatalities. On almost every construction project, there is a lot of electrical work that is being performed simultaneously as the structure is being built. All of this wiring is necessary and needs to be completed before the finishing work is done, but it can also be very dangerous if something goes wrong.

• Caught In-Between/Crush Injuries: Getting caught in-between or crushed is the fourth leading cause of construction accidents, accounting for approximately 5.5% of all industry fatalities. Working with so much going on often in enclosed areas heightens the risk of someone getting trapped or crushed.

OSHA?s Fatal Four collectively account for almost 60% of all construction site deaths, and the agency says that if these hazardous events could be eliminated, it would save the lives of approximately 600 industry workers each year.

These are the leading causes of construction accidents that happen at the jobsite. However, OSHA also notes that a significant number of worker accidents also happen off-site, usually in the form of vehicle crashes. On a typical Atlanta construction site, materials and supplies need to be brought in and waste needs to be removed on an almost daily basis. This means a steady stream of trucks moving onto and off of the site.

If you have been injured in a workplace accident, call our firm for the help you need. Our Atlanta construction accident attorney can take care of all the legal details so you can focus on your recovery.

SEEKING COMPENSATION AFTER A WORKPLACE ACCIDENT

Your supervisors are expected to provide you with a reasonably safe work environment and take every precaution to ensure that you aren?t injured. If these precautions weren?t taken, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. Depending on the facts of your case, this can be achieved through a workers? compensation and/or personal injury claim.