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Falls from Height in Scaffold Accidents
Posted on August 20, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Scaffold Injury when Worker Falls from Height
Workers were sandblasting on a two-point suspension scaffold at heights. The scaffold attachments to the cable failed. The cable released and the scaffold crashed to ground. The workers were not tied off.
Prevention of Other Similar Scaffold Accidents
- Contractors must instruct workers on the recognition and avoidance of construction site hazards (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
- Workers must be provided and use lifelines attached to substantial members of the structure and not to the scaffold for protection against construction fatalities (29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8)).
- Scaffolds must use tie backs as secondary anchorage on two-point suspension scaffolds (29 CFR 1926.451(i)(4)).
- A competent person must conduct periodic inspections before and while the scaffold is in use (29 CFR 1926.451(i)(7)).
- Scaffolds must have attachment components capable of sustaining four times the maximum load (29 CFR 1926.451(i)(2)).
Contact a Construction Accident Indiana Attorney at the Law Firm of Ronald S. Todd
Even if you are receiving workers compensation, you may be able to make a claim beyond what you are currently receiving in order to ease the financial burden on you and your family during this difficult time, and help you prepare for your future.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a scaffold accident, you need an experienced scaffold injury attorney. Scaffold 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 today for a free conference.
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