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There are individuals responsible for making sure that the construction site where I work is safe.
The property owner and general contractor (and in some cases sub-contractors) are responsible for ensuring the safety of workers at a construction site. The extent of each party's responsibility will vary depending on your case.
Construction work can be very rewarding. Construction workers earn good money for a hard day's work, and they get good benefits. Construction yards can be among the most dangerous places to work, though. Toxic materials can contaminate the air around you, and heavy loads are constantly being moved around. If you've been injured while working on a construction site, North Carolina construction accident lawyers can help you recover damages to pay for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering.
North Carolina Data for the Construction Sector
The installation of prefabricated building equipment and materials, such as elevators and revolving doors, is classified in the Construction sector. in North Carolina
Value of business done ($1,000)
26,893,094
Value of business done % of U.S.
3.13
Annual payroll ($1,000)
5,177,635
Paid employees
198,367
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2002 Economic Census Industry Series Reports
North Carolina man receives $1.6 million in damages from truck accident
(12/18/2004)
Christopher R. Brennan sued Keith O. Hodge and Old Dominion Freight Line for injuries he sustained when he was run over by the rear driver wheels of 2004 Freightliner truck being washed by Brennan and other employees of Carolina Fleetwash in Kernersv
Not surprisingly, more than 2,100 people died in 2003 as a result of serious construction accidents. Another 400,000 people suffered construction accident injuries so severe that they were forced to miss work that same year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
With the help of a North Carolina construction accident attorney, you may be able to recover damages to pay for doctor’s visits and for pain and suffering. A lawyer who specializes in North Carolina construction accident injuries can even help you petition OSHA, the government agency that deals with workplace safety, to help make you job site secure.
The most common construction related injuries include:
Crane accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Scaffolding accidents
Welding rod accidents
Dangerous or defective equipment accidents
Electrocution
Hazardous waste exposure
Hearing loss
The principal way to get money for your injuries is to take those responsible to court. Depending on the size of the project, many people can be held responsible. They range from the construction site owner, the contractor, architects and engineers, and even the manufacturers of construction equipment.
While the prospect of going to court might bring up images of long trial periods and frightening cross-examination, a North Carolina construction accident attorney will protect your rights. And if your case is especially strong, you may be able to settle your lawsuit and avoid a messy court battle.
Your North Carolina construction accident lawyer will prove that your injuries could have been avoided if the construction company acted carefully, with safety in mind. He will also help protect you on the witness stand.
Cement Shortage Hits U.S. Construction Industry
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 4:00, 7/31/2004
The U.S. is short on cement, which means that some driveways and pools may go un-poured this construction season. Who's to blame? China. NPR's Scott Simon gets the story from Ed Sullivan, chief economist for the Illinois-based Portland Cement Association. Source: National Public Radio
Definition:
Periodic audits of the workplace environment, including equipment, chemicals, building structure, documented procedures, records, and employee knowledge of job requirements and hazards.
Hazard
Definition:
A condition or physical situation with a potential for an undesirable consequence, such as harm to life or limb.
Acetic Acid
Definition:
A compound, which in the pure state is a colorless, pungent, biting liquid; vinegar contains 4 to 12 percent of acetic acid.
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North Carolina Data for the Construction Sector
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