Tag Archives: Construction

Construction Worker Suffers Injury After Gasket Fails, Hitting Him in the Head

News & Updates, , , , , , , , Linda Thomas

Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) November 24, 2022 – A construction worker was injured on a college campus while conducting a pressure test on a chiller line. The gasket failed and hit the worker. He was taken to the hospital. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) temporarily shut down construction to assess and investigate … Continue reading Construction Worker Suffers Injury After Gasket Fails, Hitting Him in the Head →

Family of Construction Worker Who Died After Falling Off of a Forklift to Receive 2 Million Dollar Settlement

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Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) November 17, 2022 – Construction sites contain many hazards and risks that can cause serious injury or death to workers. Safety measures and training can help to minimize accidents, injuries and fatalities. Contractors, developers and subcontractors should ensure that their employees receive adequate safety training. They should also make sure … Continue reading Family of Construction Worker Who Died After Falling Off of a Forklift to Receive 2 Million Dollar Settlement →

CDC Joins Sixth Annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

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“While small construction firms are particularly hard hit, we encourage all leaders in the construction industry to make fall prevention and the safety of construction workers their highest priority,” said NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. “Addressing fall prevention saves lives, not only during the National Safety Stand-Down, but every day all year long.”