Construction is a dangerous industry. In 2011, 17.6 percent of all fatal workplace accidents occurred in positions in the construction industry. Falls, electrocution, and blunt force injuries are all threats on the job site. When an injury occurs on the job, workers will often be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are many situations […]
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Constructions’ “Fatal Four”
The “fatal four” is a term in the construction industry to describe the top four causes of workplace fatalities. These four hazards account for over half of all deaths on construction sites. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, if we could eliminate these dangers, we could save 437 workers lives each year in America. […]