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February 26, 2010
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Construction Accident Facts

 

The federal government's National Center for Personal Injury Protection and Control keeps track of injury statistics. Here are some of the Center's details about injury in the United States.

  • One out of every 10 construction workers is accidentally injured every year.
  • The most common accident at construction sites is falls, either on the same level or from height. More fatalities occur from falls than any other construction activity.
  • Ironworkers are the construction trade with the greatest likelihood of being injured on a construction site.
  • More ironworkers are injured during decking operations than any other ironworking activity.

Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding North Carolina construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our North Carolina construction accident attorneys today!

Other Accident Facts

  • Every year, more than 90,000 people die in the United States as a result of unintentional injuries.

  • Accidental injuries are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.

  • On average, there are 11,200 disabling accidental injuries every hour during the year.

Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding North Carolina construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our North Carolina construction accident attorneys today!

Get legal help for your injuries by hiring a lawyer in North Carolina that you are sure will handle the case with respect to you and the legal profession. Hire a personal injury lawyer that has experience in your claim area.

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
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.

 


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Latest news about construction cases in North Carolina and nationwide:

OSHA Cites Miami Roofing Company After Fatal Accident
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Aleluya Roofing Co., Miami, ...
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Fatal Manhattan Construction Accident Results in OSHA Citations & $60,000 in Proposed Penalties for New York City Employer
NEW YORK -- Exposing employees to fatal safety hazards at a Manhattan construction site has resulted in a New York City employer being cited and fi...
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Construction Terms

 


Today's Terms

Backnailing

Definition:
In roofing, the practice of blind nailing (in addition to hot- mopping) all the plies to a substrate to prevent slippage on slopes of 1-1/2 inch or more for steep asphalt, 1/2 inch or more for coal-tar pitch and dead-level asphalt.

Hazard

Definition:
A condition or physical situation with a potential for an undesirable consequence, such as harm to life or limb.

Inspections

Definition:
Periodic audits of the workplace environment, including equipment, chemicals, building structure, documented procedures, records, and employee knowledge of job requirements and hazards.

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Construction Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Construction:

  • Crane Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Scaffolding Accidents
  • Welding Rod Accidents
  • Electrocution Shock

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North Carolina Construction-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need a Construction-Accident attorney you should contact our Construction-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

Apex
Asheboro
Asheville
Burlington
Cary
Chapel Hill
Charlotte
Clayton
Concord
Durham
Elizabeth City
Fayetteville
Fort Bragg
Garner
Gastonia
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Greenville
Henderson
Hickory
High Point

Jacksonville
Kernersville
Lenoir
Lexington
Lincolnton
Lumberton
Matthews
Monroe
Morganton
Mount Airy
Raeford
Raleigh
Reidsville
Sanford
Statesville
Thomasville
Wake Forest
Wilmington
Wilson
Winston Salem

 


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