Category Archives: Construction Accidents
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Worker Dies in Accident at Metal Polishing Company
Some jobs are more dangerous than others. For example, a person operating heavy machinery is more likely to get into a serious accident compared to an office worker who sits at a desk all day. This is typical in the construction and industrial sectors. For example, a New Jersey man was recently killed in… Read More »
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4 Construction Workers Injured in Explosion in Piscataway
Explosions are serious events that can cause physical damage, injuries, and deaths. A recent explosion in New Jersey injured four construction workers. The incident happened on the afternoon of January 5 along Route 287 in Piscataway. It occurred at a construction site, where workers were repairing the overpass at River Road. A high pressure… Read More »
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How New Jersey Plans to Reduce Construction Injuries
Construction work is an important part of society. Workers build the infrastructure we rely on daily. The construction industry also contributes to economic growth and job creation. However, it’s also dangerous, with workers facing risks on a daily basis. In fact, there has been a 25% increase in construction injuries in New Jersey. There… Read More »
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2 Workers Escape Serious Injury After Fall
Construction accidents can happen in many ways. Many of these accidents happen when a worker falls. Sometimes falls happen due to electrical issues. That was the case with a recent construction accident in Somerset County. Two workers fell 40 feet after power lines arced and caused their wooden lift to fall. The accident happened… Read More »
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Construction Accidents Caused by Heights
Most people don’t enjoy going to work in the first place, so dying in the workplace would be absolutely terrible. Unfortunately, some industries — such as construction — are rife with accidents that lead to serious injuries and even death. Many construction accidents are caused by heights. While the average home or building is… Read More »
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Man Injured in Jersey City Construction Accident
Going to work can be dangerous, especially on a construction site. There are so many elements and such a worksite can cause injuries and fatalities if a person is not careful. Accidents are especially common when equipment is involved, and that is what happened on the morning of September 11 in Jersey City. A… Read More »
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Man Killed After Electrocution, Fall
The workplace is supposed to be safe. Nobody wants to be injured or killed while performing their work duties, but it happens quite often. This recently happened to a New Jersey man, who was killed after being electrocuted. The fatal accident occurred on the afternoon of July 11 at the Middletown Village Mall. located… Read More »
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Man Injured In Jersey City Construction Accident
Construction work is necessary to build new homes and stores and remodel old ones. While we need general contractors and workers to erect these buildings, we also need more safety measures in place. There are so many ways in which construction workers can get injured on a job site. It’s a frightening thought. A… Read More »
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3 Injured When House Collapses
Construction work happens often. Sometimes there is new construction, while sometimes there is remodel work going on. In any case, accidents are common on construction sites. A worker can get electrocuted. They may slip, trip, or and fall. They may get injured by a tool or hit by a collapsing building. A collapsing building… Read More »
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Crane Collapses, Gets Stuck In Power Lines
Cranes and other construction vehicles are very tall and heavy. One wrong move can get these vehicles into situations where they get stuck and become dangerous to bystanders. This recently happened in New Jersey. The front of a crane suddenly lifted up off the ground and got stuck in electrical wires. The incident happened… Read More »