Category Archives: Construction Accident
Scissor Lift Collapses in Fatal Construction Accident Near Tampa
Construction accidents in Tampa can lead to injuries, fatalities, and many other consequences. A recent incident near Tampa ended with one injury and one death, and it involved a scissor lift. Accidents like this highlight the dangers of the construction industry, and they stress the importance of the workers’ compensation system. If you have… Read More »
Shooting Reported at Tampa Construction Site
Workplace violence is becoming an increasingly serious threat in Florida, and many employees face the very real danger of being assaulted while trying to earn a living. If you were injured because of workplace violence, you might be wondering about your legal options. While criminal charges are certainly possible, they generally fail to provide… Read More »
Most Dangerous Workplace Machinery in Tampa
The industrial revolution took people out of the fields and brought them into factories. Although this helped grow cities and form our modern society, it also exposed millions of workers to new, heightened hazards. To this day, workers in Tampa continue to face serious danger from all kinds of machinery. These machines can crush,… Read More »
OSHA Recommends Helmets Instead of Hard Hats for Construction
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), thousands of US construction workers have lost their lives over the past few years as a direct result of Traumatic Head Injuries (TBIs). Perhaps in response to these worrying statistics, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has announced a radical shift away from… Read More »
