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Category Archives: Construction & Workplace Accidents

Construction sites are dangerous places to work. In addition to motor vehicles zipping around the site at all hours, construction workers use heavy and powerful equipment. Many also work high up in the air, twisting and turning to perform difficult tasks. When something goes wrong, these workers suffer horrifying injuries. According to the New York …

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Struck-by accidents are a common cause of injuries. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, struck-by accidents are the #1 cause of nonfatal injuries and the #2 cause of fatal accidents for construction workers. In total, these accidents cost nearly $2 billion a year for workers’ compensation benefits, and they cause billions more …

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Welders are a critical part of any construction crew. Without them, few Syracuse buildings would ever get raised. Welders join pieces of metal using heat or pressure. Most welders use a blowtorch to generate sufficient heat, though welding can also use lasers, electrical currents, and even chemical reactions. As statistics show, welding is a dangerous …

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Construction sites are filled with heavy materials and large pieces of equipment. Workers are vulnerable to having something land on them and cause a crush injury. These are very serious injuries, which carry potentially fatal complications. At Powers & Santola, LLP, we work closely with injured construction workers to seek compensation following an accident. A …

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When the proper safety precautions are not taken, a modern construction site can be a very dangerous place. According to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers account for approximately 20 percent of workplace fatalities nationwide—a highly disproportionate number.  Construction often involves many parties—from contractors and subcontractors to developers and property …

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Construction is one of our region’s most important industries. Construction workers make incredibly important contributions to our economy and society. All construction workers deserve fair and safe conditions while on job sites. New York State’s Labor Law 240 (N.Y. Lab. Law § 240) is a construction industry that helps to protect workers.  Also referred to …

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Serious construction accidents and construction work injuries in Syracuse can happen at any time of the day and any time of the year on a construction site. However, certain times of the year pose particular hazards to construction workers. As you may know, the summer months can be brutal due to high temperature and intense …

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Construction accidents in New York can occur on nearly any construction site, and they can result from a wide range of safety issues. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), certain types of accidents more commonly result in serious and deadly injuries than others. Indeed, falls are the leading cause of death on …

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In most places, when a construction worker gets hurt on the job, the only option for that construction worker to seek financial compensation is to file a workers’ compensation claim. Indeed, in most states, the workers’ compensation system is known as an “exclusive remedy,” which limits the worker’s ability to seek compensation by filing a …

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While construction workers in New York can be at risk of serious injuries from many kinds of accidents, those construction accidents that involve electric shocks and electrical currents can be particularly devastating. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies electrocutions as one of the leading causes of death on construction sites across the country, …

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