Construction sites are dynamic environments with inherent risks, making safety a paramount concern for workers. Despite precautions, accidents can occur, leading to various types of injuries. What kinds of injuries are common on job sites?
1. Falls from heights
Falls are one of the most common and dangerous accidents on construction sites. They can cause serious injuries like broken bones, spinal injuries or head injuries. Workers might fall from ladders, scaffolding or roofs. In 2023, around 30 percent of the deadly construction accidents involved falls to lower levels.
2. Struck-by accidents
Being hit by falling objects or moving equipment can seriously harm workers. These accidents can cause anything from small cuts to serious head injuries or even death.
3. Caught-in or between
These accidents happen when a worker gets stuck in or squeezed by equipment or structures. They can lead to crushing injuries, broken bones or amputations.
4. Electrocution
Electrical hazards are common on construction sites. Contact with live wires or broken equipment can cause electrocution, burns or shocks.
5. Overexertion
Lifting heavy things, doing the same movements over and over or working hard for a long time can lead to injuries over time. Workers may experience strains, sprains and back problems.
6. Chemical exposure
Workers might come into contact with dangerous chemicals or materials. These hazardous materials can cause breathing problems, skin irritation or long-term health issues.
7. Machinery accidents
Accidents involving heavy machinery like cranes, forklifts or bulldozers can result in serious injuries. Workers may suffer harm like crush injuries or amputations.
8. Slip and trip hazards:
Uneven ground, debris or wet areas can make workers slip or trip. This can lead to sprains, fractures or other injuries.
Construction workers and their loved ones can get support after these serious accidents
Construction job site accidents can lead to serious and costly injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury on a construction site, a workers’ compensation claim can help you get the benefits you need.