Category Archives: Construction Accidents
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 »
Middletown Sewerage Authority Dies In Workplace Fall
We expect the workplace to be relatively safe, but the truth is that accidents happen quite often. Many cause minor or severe injuries, while others result in fatalities. These unexpected deaths can be devastating to the families they leave behind. An employee with the Middletown Sewerage Authority has died while on the job. He… Read More »
Construction Worker Dies After Falling From Truck
Construction projects are necessary. Whether it’s road work, a remodel of a home, or new construction of a commercial building, workers are needed to build and repair these roads and buildings. However, these sites can be dangerous and even deadly. Sadly, a New Jersey man was killed after falling from a truck while working… Read More »
2 Killed, 1 Injured In Construction Zone Accident
Construction work is necessary at times, but it can be unsafe. Accidents can happen in a number of ways. Electricity, machinery, power tools, and falls are common causes. Construction sites often use heavy equipment, which can seriously injure or kill a person. A steamroller accident in a New Jersey construction zone has resulted in… Read More »
Worker Dies In Fall At Amusement Park
Many accidents happen in the workplace. While many are minor, there are some that happen due to heights, resulting in serious injuries and death. A welder was recently killed in a fall at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, an amusement park in Ocean City. The fatal accident happened on the morning of May 2 on the… Read More »
2 Injured In New Jersey Stairway Collapse
Construction sites are home to many hazards. Power tools, heavy materials, electricity, and heights all contribute to injuries and fatalities. In some cases, structures can also collapse, causing serious harm to nearby employees. Two construction workers were recently injured when a stairway collapsed on a New Jersey job site. The incident occurred on the… Read More »
