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Construction Site Injures from Improper Work Practices
Posted on August 18, 2011 by Ronald Todd
I-Beam Falls from Height Injuring Worker
Construction workers were stacking I-beams in preparation for the structural steel erection. A laborer was placing a spacer between I-beams when the forklift operator was transporting an unsecured I-beam to be added to the stack. The I-beam fell from the forklift trapping the laborer between the falling I-beam and the stack.
Prevention of Construction Fatalities from Improper Work Practices
General Contractors and other contractors on the job site must:
- Instruct each worker in the recognition and avoidance of construction site hazards and OSHA regulations applicable to their work and work environment (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
- Control or eliminate any construction site hazards at the job site (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
- Ensure that workers have proper personal protection equipment and is used during all operations where there is an exposure to unsafe conditions (29 CFR 1926.28(a)).
- Ensure that forklifts carry stable and secure loads (29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(vi)).
- Ensure that a safety program/plan is established to prevent accidents. The program or plan must include frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials and equipment by a competent person (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) and (b)(2)).
Workers Compensation is not your only Option after a Construction Site Injury
You do not have to settle for workers compensation after your construction site injury. Because several individuals or organizations work at a construction site, many parties may be liable for your injuries. Other liable parties include the general contractor, other subcontractors, construction managers and engineering professionals. Manufacturers of construction machinery may also be liable for accidents.
Both general and subcontractors have legal obligation to provide a construction site that is reasonably safe and must workers a safe work environment.
A general contractor is responsible for overall job site safety at the project and must ensure that OSHA regulations are complied with on the job site. Although the general contractor is ultimately responsible for construction site safety, any subcontractor working at the site must also ensure job site safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.
Contact a Construction Accident Indiana Attorney at Ronald S. Todd, P.C.
With so many financial and medical concerns, the right representation can make all the difference. We handle construction site accident cases on a contingency basis. You don't have to pay any attorney fees until you get the compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one has been injured construction accident, you need an experienced construction injury attorney. Construction accident cases can be won or lost based on investigation conducted by your construction site accident lawyer. The sooner you hire a qualified attorney, the sooner we can start protecting your rights. We offer evening and weekend hours in addition to our weekly business hours, we are ready to help. Our phone lines are open twenty-four/seven. Call 317-375-7718 or contact us online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference with a construction injury lawyer.
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