Construction workers in Missouri are exposed to countless life-threatening hazards whenever they are on construction sites. According to the strict safety regulations that are prescribed by the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration,...
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Construction Workers’ Accidents
Crane accident at construction site claims worker’s life
Construction workers in Missouri have to cope with the potential dangers of their occupations on a daily basis. The long list of dangers often includes large cranes. A crane accident can result in catastrophic injuries to workers, and these accidents are often due...
Crane accident causes death of Missouri construction worker
Missouri workers have a right to safe workplace environments, and it is the responsibility of company owners to ensure that their workers carry out their duties on work sites that are free of known hazards and dangers. However, not all safety regulations are complied...
Company cited after teenager dies in construction site accident
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a Missouri construction company for multiple safety violations. The inspection followed the tragic June death of a teenager in a construction site accident. An area director of OSHA...
Construction site accident traps 2 workers 30 feet underground
The dangers that construction workers in Missouri have to face every day are likely always on the minds of their loved ones. Considering the severity of injuries, and even fatalities often reported after construction accidents, the thought of one's loved one suffering...
Falling truss injures men on scaffold in construction accident
Construction workers in Missouri who have suffered injuries in an on-the-job accident may have to face high medical bills and lost wages. In addition, there may be the uncertainty of not knowing whether they will be able to return to work because of debilitating...
2 Companies fined for injuries in separate construction accidents
The owners of construction companies in Missouri have an immense responsibility to ensuring the safety of their workers. Due to the many different potential hazards present on construction sites, every aspect must be covered in regular safety training, and workers...
Road construction accident claims life of worker collecting cones
Road safety authorities have urged motorists on many occasions to take extra care when they approach road construction zones. However, there are almost daily reports of accidents that occur where workers are busy improving the roads. Although most workers are likely...
Bridge construction accident claims lives of 2 workers
Missouri construction workers and their families are likely concerned about the potential dangers associated with their chosen occupation. Considering that statistics show that there were 4,628 work-related fatalities in the United States in 2012, their concern would...
Crane accident claims the life of 16-year-old worker in Missouri
When Missouri students find holiday employment with construction companies, they may not be fully informed about the potential dangers the job may pose. While regular workers may be aware of the required safety procedures, inexperienced student workers’ lives may be...