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Scaffold Accidents Kill Indiana Workers Every Year
Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Scaffold Injury Accident
Construction worker is setting up a tubular welded frame scaffold. While positioning the frame on an upper level, the frame flips. The worker loses his balance and falls from height. He hits the ground and strikes his head. He receives a severe traumatic brain injury.
Prevent Other Similar Construction Fatalities
- Construction jobsites must have specific site safety rules for erecting and dismantling scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(1)).
- Workers must have proper training on the correct procedures to use in erecting and dismantling scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
- Fatalities must be reported to OSHA within 48 hours (29 CFR 1904.8).
Other Sources to Prevent Scaffold Accidents
- 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 Scaffold Injury Attorney
With so many financial and medical concerns, the right representation can make all the difference, but we also understand that you are looking for a way to make ends meet. We handle scaffold accidents cases on a contingency basis, so you do not pay a dime in lawyer fees until you get the compensation you deserve. We also make off-site visits to meet your needs.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a scaffold accident, you need an experienced construction site accident lawyer. Scaffold accidents cases can be won or lost based on investigation conducted by your lawyer. The sooner you hire a qualified lawyer, 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, so call 317-375-7718 or contact us online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.
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