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How to Prevent Falls by Construction Workers

January 31, 2016 By

Construction workers face a large number of hazards in the workplace, especially on residential work sites.

One of the main problems faced by construction workers is the danger of a fall but this hazard can be alleviated with effective planning. Before beginning the work, the employer should identify which areas could be most at risk of a fall and try and reduce the risk. One option is to use pre fabricated walls, to save workers spending so much time high up and also they can install fall prevention devices such as guardrails and the use of a harness and connector line which will stop a worker falling if he or she loses their footing.

If there are any large holes or ditches on a construction site, these should be well lit at night and roped off to prevent anyone falling in them.

If you have been injured in a construction accident, you have a limited amount of time to take legal action. Please, call the Hagerstown construction accident attorneys of Dolina Hobbs, LLC, at (301) 739-1013 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation so we can start helping you recover compensation.

Filed Under: Construction Accidents

Firefighter Suffers Serious Leg Injuries on Christmas Eve

December 31, 2015 By

On the afternoon of December 24, Christmas Eve, a firefighter with the Hagerstown Fire Department suffered serious leg injuries.

According to the Hagerstown Fire Department, the accident happened at around 4.30 p.m. when the firefighter, who has not been named, was responding to a a house fire in the 13100 block of Orchid Drive.

He was with the second crew which arrived at the scene, and he was the operator of Hagerstown’s Engine 2. He was working to connect a supply line to a fire hydrant, but the line, which has a heavy piece of metal at one end, unwrapped itself very quickly from the hydrant and fractured both of his legs. He fell onto a grassy area and was not further injured.

He was transported to Meritus Medical Center near Hagerstown, where he underwent surgery and it is thought he will now need a second procedure.

If you have been injured in a construction accident, you have a limited amount of time to take legal action. Please, call the Hagerstown construction accident attorneys of Dolina Hobbs, LLC, at (301) 739-1013 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation so we can start helping you recover compensation.

Filed Under: Work Accident

Construction Accidents

September 14, 2015 By

Construction workers face dangers every day. Construction accidents can be fatal. Those who survive can suffer permanent injuries that prevent them from returning to work or force them to work for lower pay. If you are eligible, you can start receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits quickly, but that will not pay for all of your losses and can leave you and your family suffering financially in the future. Often, in construction accident cases, a third party lawsuit is appropriate and can help you collect full compensation for your injuries. Our Hagerstown construction accident attorneys can help.

Common Construction Accidents and Injuries

Examples of common construction accidents include:

  • Falls from heights, including scaffolding
  • Accidents involving power and air tools
  • Electrocution and electric shock
  • Fires and explosions
  • Falling objects
  • Toxic exposure
  • Heavy equipment accidents
  • Structure collapse

Common construction accident injuries include:

  • Repetitive stress injuries
  • Amputations
  • Back injury
  • Brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Severe burns
  • Chemical burns
  • Crush injuries
  • Hearing loss
  • Vision loss
  • Respiratory injury
  • Broken bones and factures

Common Causes of Construction Accidents

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations were created to minimize the dangers construction workers and other workers face, but OSHA violations are common and even with full compliance accidents can happen. Common causes of construction accidents include:

  • Defective tools
  • Defective equipment
  • Defective materials
  • Improper assembly of scaffolding
  • Poor hiring practices
  • Inadequate training
  • Poor communication between Workers’ Compensation
  • Messy job site
  • Inadequate supervision

If you have been injured in a construction accident, you have a limited amount of time to take legal action. Please, call the Hagerstown construction accident attorneys of Dolina Hobbs, LLC, at (301) 739-1013 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation so we can start helping you recover compensation.

Filed Under: Construction Accidents, Work Accident
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