A Philadelphia bricklayer was killed earlier this month as a result of a workplace accident. The worker was reportedly attempting to hoist a bucket with a large hook up onto the scaffolding on which he was standing. The man came into contact with the line and was electrocuted, then fell to the ground. The worker …
Construction Flagger Killed on Job Site
A 45-year old woman died after being struck by a truck while working as a flagger in a construction zone. Cathleen Geisinger, of Centerport, PA was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident earlier this month. Her death has been ruled an accident. Geisinger was an employee of Wexcon, Inc. on a crew that …
Dangers Faced by Construction Workers
In the construction trade, unfortunately, there are many imminent risks to the safety and lives of workers. Recently, many individuals have been harmed, even in situations where every safety precaution is observed. Take a look at a few more recent incidents: In New York City, a construction worker was killed by a tunnel collapse in …
Iowa Man Killed in Construction Accident
North Sioux City, IA – OSHA is investigating the death of Jorge Ramon Morales, 35, of North Sioux City who was killed by falling construction materials while working at Briar Cliff University. An employee of W.A. Klinger Construction Company, Jorge and others were working on a renovation to the university’s Heelan Hall. The project includes …
Construction Worker Nearly Killed after Receiving High-voltage Shock
Orland, CA – Students at C.K. Price Middle School returned to school this past Thursday, following a construction accident Wednesday that left the school and surrounding neighborhood without power and placed two men in the hospital. At approximately 1;30pm on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, a young man suffered severe electrical shock while assisting his father …