Common Construction Site Accidents

СОMMON CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENTS According to official statistics, falls accounted for some 40 percent of the construction fatalities in Texas during a recent year. Among those who work at ground level, slips and falls account for a large number of construction-related accidents and can lead to disabling injuries. The heavy use of a wide variety of vehicles accounts for numerous collisions and pedestrian accidents on or near construction sites. Workers can also be injured by falling objects, from pipes to other construction materials. Electrocution may occur through inadvertent contact with electric wires or during the use of machinery. Other construction workers may experience sprains, burns and even injuries related to their exposure to hazardous chemicals. w w w.REYNAIN JURYLA W.COM