Construction Accidents

In Ohio, there is always construction going on, whether it's sunny, raining or snowing. The roads are usually being worked on, and new buildings are being erected. Most of the workers will remain safe during these long days of work, but workers aren't always protected...

Ohioans who have worked with mining and construction know that it's often dangerous because walls can become unstable and cave ins can quickly occur without warning. These kinds of construction accidents can injure multiple people at once, and they can even lead to...

Ohioans often see construction taking place, and hospitals, garages, roads, and bridges are constantly having upgrades completed. It's not a surprise that construction accidents happen, but when they could have been prevented, it can be frustrating. In recent news...

No one wants to see someone get hurt at work, and high-risk occupations do run the risk of causing serious injuries more often than some other professions. Construction accidents can lead to injuries that are debilitating or deadly, and in this case, one man was...

Workplaces sometimes have dangerous situations that can result in serious injury, and that's why safety should be taken seriously. Even with the best safety equipment or buddy systems in place, injuries do happen. This story, could have ended tragically, but...

Construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the nation. Consider the fact that they are literally building structures, exposing themselves to some of the most susceptible moments that a structure will experience. In some cases, this ends with buildings...

Construction workers in Franklin, Ohio, know how hazardous their occupation can be. There is an inherent danger for workers when there is frequent interaction with heavy machinery as well as temporary structures. And though most employees may think that their...

As highway drivers pass by a construction zone, few think about the dangers that site workers face every day. There are the vehicles zooming past, of course, but not all of the hazards are off-site -- in reality, many of them are part of the construction itself. This...

Two men who worked for Beaver Excavating are dead. They were at the Timken Co. Faircrest Steel Plant when an on-the-job accident occurred. An official with the Stark County Coroner's Office said that a crane was involved in the incident. The heavy piece of machinery...

Many people working in the construction industry are aware of the risks and dangers their career choice imposes on them. Heavy machinery, grueling temperatures, industrial power tools - construction accidents can occur at any time if employers are not informative and...