Excavation is considered one of the most hazardous construction operations that exist. Recently, on January 8th in San Antonio Texas, The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited DNT Construction of Round Rock, Texas, with several violations and safety hazards after a worker was injured from a trench collapsing. Penalties amount… Read More
Construction Site Accidents Involving Heavy Machinery
According to news reports last week, a Chicago construction worker was killed when the Bobcat front loader he was in fell seven stories. Such a catastrophic accident highlights another peril of constructions sites: operating heavy machinery. To speak with an experienced Chicago construction accident injury lawyer, call Passen & Powell at (312) 527-4500 for a… Read More
Construction Site Falls – Scaffold Injuries
Falls are the most common type of construction site accident, especially falls from scaffolds. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), there are more than 50 deaths and 4500 injuries from scaffolding falls each year. Construction workers who fall several stories from scaffolding are often seriously injured, resulting in hospitalization or even death…. Read More
Chicago Construction Accident – Steel Pylon from Crane Kills Engineer
According to today’s Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, the family of a 24-year-old engineering inspector settled a Chicago construction accident and wrongful death action. The Chicago engineering inspector was killed when he was struck by a steel pylon that fell from a crane. The 24-year-old man from Chicago was apparently working at a construction site of… Read More