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Construction Worker Crushed during Excavation
Posted on August 24, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Construction Fatalities during Excavation
Worker walked between a concrete wall and a backhoe. The backhoe operator did not see the worker. The operator swung the superstructure of the backhoe around and crushed the worker against the concrete wall. The worker died from his injuries.
Construction Accident Indiana Prevented by following Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations
- Contractors must train workers of the danger of walking between swinging superstructures of backhoes and solid objects (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
- General contractors of construction projects must ensure that jobsites are free from recognized construction site hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Contact a Construction Site Accident Lawyer
With so many financial considerations on your mind, from medical bills to lost wages at work, you need an Indiana accident attorney that understands that you are looking a way to make ends meet. We handle construction accidents on a contingency basis, so you do not pay a dime in lawyer fees until you get the compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, you need an experienced construction accident attorney. Construction injury cases can be won or lost based on investigation conducted by your Indiana injury lawyer. 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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