Types of Construction Accidents

Construction Site Accident Types

Construction workers must deal with numerous workplace hazards and are at constantly at risk for serious accidents on the job due to the nature of their work. Throughout the state of New York, construction accidents are all too common and often result in serious injuries. In some cases, fatalities are the tragic result of an accident on a construction site. According to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor, 1,178 construction fatalities were reported in 2007.

Many construction site accidents could have been avoided if the proper safety procedures were followed by construction contractors, developers, subcontractors, and others working on the jobsite. Employers have a responsibility to keep construction sites safe for workers. In addition to implementing and overseeing safety procedures, employers should also ensure that equipment is properly maintained, protective gear is worn by workers, and safety training is provided. Due to the fact that construction work is largely physical in nature, serious construction accident injuries can be career ending for the victim.

There are many different types of construction accidents that affect New York construction workers each year. Below is a list of some of the most common types of accidents:

• Construction Site Falls
• Scaffolding Accidents
• Ladder Accidents
• Crane Accidents
• Welding Accidents
• Trench Accidents
• Heavy Equipment Accidents
• Forklift Accidents
• Electrocution Accidents
• Building Collapse
• Hoisting Accidents
• Falling Object Accidents
• Fires and Explosions
• Accidents with Saws or Cutting Blades
• Nail Gun Accidents
• Tripping Accidents