Working on a construction site can be dangerous. Injuries are not uncommon, and some men and women never recover after serious accidents. Fatal construction injuries have even increased in recent years, meaning that there are a lot of New Jersey workers who are at...
Construction Workers Accidents
Some construction injuries are on the decline
Working in the construction industry can be a very rewarding but dangerous career choice. Construction workers in New Jersey face many different risks when they clock in for work, including falling objects and large machinery that can cause some serious damage....
When do most construction injuries occur?
There are a lot of factors that contribute to construction accidents, such as working around large machinery and insufficient safety training. However, New Jersey construction workers could also be dealing with an invisible risk that they encounter each and every day...
Understanding hand-arm vibration syndrome, a construction injury
Most construction workers in New Jersey already know that they are at risk for serious injury when they clock in for work. From working on scaffolds to using large equipment, there is potential for many different types of injuries to occur. However, there is one...
Details on fatal construction worker accident are scant
When a worker dies on the job here in New Jersey, it is imperative that authorities determine the cause. Not only is this important to ensure the safety of other workers, but it may provide a grieving family with answers as they mourn the loss of their loved one....
NJ owner pleads guilty for lying about worker injuries
The owner of a construction company in Somerset County, New Jersey, faces probation and fines for lying to investigators over serious injuries suffered by two of his workers.Robert Riley – who owns RSR Home Construction LLC in Far Hills – admitted to one count of...
Drug use most prevalent in the construction industry, study finds
Construction work is an inherently dangerous job. The work is physically demanding, and even under the best of circumstances, there is always a risk of an accident. But when mind-altering substances are involved, the danger on the worksite increases dramatically.A...
Does your construction work injury entitle you to compensation?
Construction work is no easy job. Workers sacrifice their time and risk their health to provide services. Becoming seriously hurt while on the job is a common issue for construction workers. Because of this, it is important for employees to know whether they are...
Are you protected from a fatal fall at the construction site?
You work long, hard hours in a dangerous environment. You should be able to expect a level of safety on the job, but that isn’t always the case. While employers are on the hook for preventing falls, being an educated worker can help ensure you don’t pay the price for...
The top 3 causes of injury in crane accidents
Construction workers face a myriad of risks on the job, every single day. Between physical and mental exhaustion and heavy equipment, it is easy to see how accidents happen. Risk of injury is especially high when a project involves cranes. Today, we cover the top...