Tracking workplace injury trends can help workers understand when they are most at risk. It can also help employers provide appropriate safety training and equipment to minimize the risk of serious on-site injuries. Safety should be a top priority for workers and employers in the construction sector.
Certain types of workplace incidents have a strong association with construction fatalities. Falls, struck-by, caught-between, and electrical shock or electrocution incidents top the list of fatal workplace risks in construction. According to statistical data, one group of employees is at the highest level of risk.
Who is vulnerable at a job site?
Technically, anyone working below grade, at an elevation, with electricity, or near heavy equipment is at risk of serious, potentially fatal injuries. However, some workers are far more likely to end up involved in deadly construction incidents than others.
According to workplace safety data, Hispanic men working in construction are at the highest risk and have seen a surge in workplace fatalities in recent years. Language barriers, a willingness to perform more dangerous job functions, and employers who do not prioritize the safety of their workers can all contribute to this known phenomenon.
Having the help of a workers’ compensation lawyer can make it easier for injured construction professionals and families who lost a loved one due to a work injury to file a successful benefits claim. Attorneys can manage paperwork, how documents the situation, and can assist with an appeal after a denial of benefits.
Those recently injured at work can review their options by contacting the team at Wolf, Baldwin & Associates by clicking here or calling (610) 638-2823.