Category Archives: Construction Accidents
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 »
NJ Construction Company Faces Federal Charges For Safety Issues
Safety is a huge concern on construction sites throughout the country. Construction sites have many dangerous elements involved, including heights, electricity, machinery, heavy machinery, and possible collapses. The New Jersey construction company Onekey, LLC is facing federal charges after violating safety rules at a construction site in New Jersey in 2017. A concrete wall… Read More »
Construction Site Ruined Due To Vandalism
When you think of construction accidents, you probably think of actual accidents, such as falls, machinery accidents, electrocutions, and accidents involving tools and materials. However, a recent incident in New Jersey was clearly no accident. New Jersey police are trying to figure out who destroyed a retaining wall on a construction site near Cheesequake… Read More »
Construction Worker Killed In Balcony Collapse
Construction sites are dangerous. There are tall buildings and balconies that could collapse at any moment, causing disaster and injuries to those in the vicinity. A recent balcony collapse at a condominium complex in Sea Isle City has killed a construction worker. The fatal accident occurred on the afternoon of February 24. An eighth-floor… Read More »
Man Killed By Skid Steer In Backyard
When working on construction projects, it’s always a good idea to have others working with you. Not only can the extra hands get the project completed sooner, but it’s good to have someone nearby who can call for help should an accident occur. A New Jersey man was working on construction projects alone in… Read More »
Worker Injured After Being Impaled By Rebar
Getting impaled by construction materials is something you might see in a horror movie, but it’s something that recently happened on a New Jersey job site. Fortunately, the worker is alive but in critical condition. The incident happened on the afternoon of December 10 in Paterson. The incident occurred at the Armory construction site,… Read More »
2 Construction Workers Killed In Train Accident
When you think of a construction accident, you may think of a fall, incident with machinery, electrocution, or collapse. A train crash? Not likely, but it did recently occur in New Jersey. Two construction workers were killed after they were hit by a train while working on the Ben Franklin Bridge. The fatal accident… Read More »
Electrician Killed In Fall On NJ Construction Site
Construction sites contain various dangers. One of the most common issues is heights, and if workers fail to take adequate care when navigating heights, they can fall to their death. Sadly, this was recently the case at a Lodi construction site. An electrician fell 40 feet to the ground, later dying at the hospital…. Read More »
Construction Worker Killed In Accident At Temple
Workplace accidents can be serious issues, especially when construction is involved. Heights, machinery, electricity, and heavy materials, combined with poor training and a lack of safety, can easily kill a worker. Sadly, New Jersey was the site of a recent construction site fatality. A 57-year-old man was killed while working on a construction site… Read More »
Man Killed In Backhoe Crash
Construction-related accidents do not always happen on construction sites. Sometimes machinery will go out on the roadways with passenger vehicles and cause collisions. These crashes can cause injuries or death. A 78-year-old man from Englewood was killed after his pickup truck collided with a backhoe. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of July… Read More »
