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Construction Worker Falls from Height to his Death
Posted on August 20, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Falls from Height Kill Workers
Worker was suspended from a crane. He was wearing a harness that was hooked to the load line. The crane operator improperly swung the arm that separated the load line. The worker fell from heights and died.
Recommendations to Prevent Similar Construction Fatalities
- The contractor should provide conventional means for workers to reach their work sites such as ladders, personnel hoist, aerial lifts, elevated work platforms or scaffolds (29 CFR 1926.550(g)(2)).
- The contractor should have a competent person review and test all equipment used in hoisting workers to determine that all systems, controls and safety devices are functioning properly (29 CFR 1926.550(g)(5)).
- The contractor should only allow properly trained workers to operate equipment and machinery (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(4)).
- The contractor should provide appropriate personal protective equipment such as harnesses and lanyards when workers are exposed to construction site hazards (29 CFR 1926.28(a)).
- Crane or derrick operators should comply with manufacturer's specifications (29 CFR 1926.550(a)(1)).
You may be entitled to Recover More than what you are Receiving from Workers Compensation
You don't have to settle for workers compensation after your construction site injury. You may have a viable case against another subcontractor, general contractor, owner, supplier, or developer. An experienced construction site injury lawyer can guide you through the entire process to make sure your family gets the full and fair compensation they deserve.
At the law offices of Ronald S. Todd, P.C., a construction site accident lawyer will help you get the medical care that you need and financial compensation that you deserve after your devastating construction accident injury.
Contact a Construction Injury Attorney
Our Construction accident Indiana attorneys are experienced in investigating accident sites to identify violations of regulations, city ordinances, such as OSHA workplace safety violations, or industry standards. We will investigate and prosecute clams against large construction companies and other parties liable for your construction site injury.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, you need an experienced construction injury lawyer. Construction accident cases can be won or lost based on investigation conducted by your attorney. The sooner you hire a qualified attorney, the sooner we can start protecting your rights. We offer evening, weekend, and off-site visits in order to better serve you. Call 317-375-7718 or contact us online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com for a free conference.
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