Category Archives: Construction Accident
Construction Worker Dies After Falling in Shaft
In the construction industry, struck-by accidents are common. Workers can get hit by an object and lose their balance, causing them to fall many feet to the ground. These accidents are often catastrophic and even deadly. Sadly, this was recently the case in Orange County. Rescue workers extricated a worker from a shaft, but… Read More »
Crane Collapse Kills 1, Injures 3
Those who operate heavy equipment need to be careful. It is important to operate these tractors and cranes in accordance with the law as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Otherwise, the equipment can overturn, causing serious injuries and fatalities. Sadly, this recently happened in Fort Lauderdale. A worker was killed… Read More »
Man Killed in Crash at Construction Site
Construction workers are necessary to erect buildings and improve roads. Unfortunately, though, it is a tough job. It’s a job that requires a lot of physical strength. It’s also a dangerous job, with many construction workers injured and killed every year. Sadly, a construction worker was killed while walking along a construction site in… Read More »
Construction Worker Killed in Excavator Collapse
Construction is a dangerous industry. There are a lot of tractors and machines needed to work on a construction project. Equipment is especially necessary for demolition projects and when they malfunction or are not used properly, they can cause damage and injure or kill workers. Sadly, a worker was killed in a construction site… Read More »
Worker Injured in Deck Collapse in West Palm Beach
Construction workers often perform their job duties in hazardous conditions. Construction sites are notoriously dangerous, with electrical issues, falls, machinery issues, and other problems commonplace. In an instant, a building can collapse, causing workers to suffer serious injuries and even fatalities. A recent deck collapse in West Palm Beach left a 65-year-old worker injured…. Read More »
Worker Falls Into Water, Dies In Key Largo Construction Accident
We rely on construction workers to fix and erect buildings. While this work is necessary, it’s also dangerous. Many people are seriously injured or even killed while performing construction work. Sadly, this was recently the case in Florida. A construction worker died after a crane on a barge tipped over and he fell into… Read More »
Construction Worker Killed In 13-Story Fall
The workplace is supposed to be safe. Nobody wants to die while at work, but it happens quite often, unfortunately. This is especially true in the construction industry. Many hazards are present on construction sites, with heights being one of the biggest issues. Buildings can be dozens of stories tall. When a worker falls,… Read More »
1 Injured In Florida Construction Accident
The construction industry is known for being dangerous. Heights, electricity, machinery, tools, and heavy materials are all elements that can cause serious accidents. One person was injured in a construction accident in Wellington. The incident occurred on the afternoon of November 1 on 50th Street. A construction crew was putting up a roof truss… Read More »
Man Killed In Accident At Construction Site
Construction sites are necessary to erect homes and other buildings, but the truth of the matter is that they are generally unsafe. Tractors are common on these sites and while many drivers are skilled and properly trained, unexpected conditions can occur, such as hitting a ditch. This was what recently happened in St. Johns… Read More »
Worker Killed In West Palm Beach Construction Accident
One of the biggest causes of construction-related deaths is falls. Buildings can be many feet tall, especially high-rises, which are considered to be at least 75 feet tall. When a construction worker falls from such a height, the most common result is fatality. Sadly, this was what recently happened in Florida. A woman was… Read More »
