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Indiana Falls from Roof Cause Construction Fatalities
Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Worker Falls From Height to His Death
An iron worker is connecting X-braces to bar joists. Only one end of the bar joist is welded. The iron worker is working at the unwelded end. The worker slips. The bar joist becomes dislodged. The worker falls from roof to his death.
Prevention of Construction Site Hazards from Falls
This construction accident could have been prevented if the general contractor and its subcontractors had:
- Installed a center row of bolted bridging to the bar joist to provide lateral stability before slacking the hoisting line (29 CFR 1926.751(c)(2)).
- Provided a training program to ensure workers were qualified by experience or training to erect steel (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1)).
- Performed worker training to recognize and avoid construction site hazards in joist erection (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
Additional Sources of Construction Safety for Falls from Height
- OSHA General Industry Standards (CFR parts 1900-1910)
- OSHA Construction Standards (CFR part 1926)
- OSHA Safety and Health Training Guidelines for Construction (National Technical Information Service - Order No. PB-239-312/AS)
Contact a Construction Injury Attorney
With so many financial considerations on your mind, from medical bills to lost wages at work, you need a construction injury lawyer that understands that you are looking for a way to make ends meet. We hand 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 injury attorney. 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 today for a free conference.
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