A 57-year-old man died when the asphalt roller he was driving toppled over and crushed him.
The worker was operating an asphalt roller when the accident occurred at a bridge construction. According to witnesses, the man was operating the roller and then hopped off the roller. The machine toppled on its side and landed on the employee.
Workers were finishing the project by performing asphalt work and installing guardrails and landscaping when the accident occurred.
Work Site Accident News
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Steel Beam Kills Construction Worker
A 21-year-old man who only had worked at the rail construction site for five days died when a 30-foot steel beam slid off a forklift then struck him in the head and stomach.
The man died five hours later.
The accident is under investigation. No other details are available at this time.
The man's partner was six months pregnant.
The man died five hours later.
The accident is under investigation. No other details are available at this time.
The man's partner was six months pregnant.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The University of Michigan is being sued by the family of a 31-year-old construction worker who died while on the job at the school of business construction site.
The deceased fell five stories down an empty elevator shaft. The family is alleging that the University failed to provide adequate safety measures.
The family is asking for more than $25,000 in damages from the University, the deceased's employer, general contractor, and the electric company which provided lighting at the construction site.
The lawsuit contends there was inadequate lighting for the elevator shaft, elevator car and elevator lobbies.
There have been two other fatal construction accidents on campus in the last 16 months.
The deceased fell five stories down an empty elevator shaft. The family is alleging that the University failed to provide adequate safety measures.
The family is asking for more than $25,000 in damages from the University, the deceased's employer, general contractor, and the electric company which provided lighting at the construction site.
The lawsuit contends there was inadequate lighting for the elevator shaft, elevator car and elevator lobbies.
There have been two other fatal construction accidents on campus in the last 16 months.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Danger, Danger: Construction Work Accidents
Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
A few months ago, a construction workers died when the lift he was working on fell. While falling, the lift got tangled in some high voltage electrical wires and the worker was electrocuted. The utility company had to cut power lines before the lift could be moved and the man’s body recovered.
In another construction accident, two men were in the basket of a lift, installing aluminum panels on some new buildings. While the cause is still unknown the lift fell, causing the two men to fall nearly 30 feet. One construction worker immediately lost his life, the other was severely injured and later succumbed to death.
A few months ago, a construction workers died when the lift he was working on fell. While falling, the lift got tangled in some high voltage electrical wires and the worker was electrocuted. The utility company had to cut power lines before the lift could be moved and the man’s body recovered.
In another construction accident, two men were in the basket of a lift, installing aluminum panels on some new buildings. While the cause is still unknown the lift fell, causing the two men to fall nearly 30 feet. One construction worker immediately lost his life, the other was severely injured and later succumbed to death.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Scaffold Collapse Construction Accident Kills Three
Talk about a scaffolding accident waiting to happen – and it did.
This is what happens when there is no oversight to inspecting scaffolding. No city or state entity is proactive and the federal OSHA only inspects when there is an accident.
In 2006, a three ton scaffold collapsed on busy street killing three victims -- two construction workers and a doctor who was driving by plus flattened several cars. OSHA had previously fined the two companies responsible. They paid their fines and are considered to be “good” companies regarding safety but what qualifies them for a good rating?
How is it that a might structure like a scaffold can slips through the crack for inspections?
There are millions of dollars in damages and three people are dead. Will these construction companies still have a good rating?
This is what happens when there is no oversight to inspecting scaffolding. No city or state entity is proactive and the federal OSHA only inspects when there is an accident.
In 2006, a three ton scaffold collapsed on busy street killing three victims -- two construction workers and a doctor who was driving by plus flattened several cars. OSHA had previously fined the two companies responsible. They paid their fines and are considered to be “good” companies regarding safety but what qualifies them for a good rating?
How is it that a might structure like a scaffold can slips through the crack for inspections?
There are millions of dollars in damages and three people are dead. Will these construction companies still have a good rating?
Friday, January 23, 2009
Philadelphia Construction Accident
It was a day for miracles.
At a local Philadelphia construction site, a 4,100 pound slab fell from the back of a truck and landed on a construction worker's pelvic area.
Fellow coworkers sprang into action and lifted the slab.
Imagine the adrenalin pumping.
Last reported the injured construction worker was in stable condition with a broken hip. It could've been far worse but it sounds like the worker still needs a good construction accident lawyer by his side.
At a local Philadelphia construction site, a 4,100 pound slab fell from the back of a truck and landed on a construction worker's pelvic area.
Fellow coworkers sprang into action and lifted the slab.
Imagine the adrenalin pumping.
Last reported the injured construction worker was in stable condition with a broken hip. It could've been far worse but it sounds like the worker still needs a good construction accident lawyer by his side.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Pipe falls from trailer killing Pennsylvania man
A Pennsylvania man was killed when a 600-pound pipe fell from a semitrailer and crushed him as he stood alongside a trailer. The construction worker was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details of the accident are sketchy.
Workers nearby were working on an apartment complex under construction. The construction accident will be investigated.
Details of the accident are sketchy.
Workers nearby were working on an apartment complex under construction. The construction accident will be investigated.
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