Equipment sanitation is often associated with the health care industry and food manufacturing, but it is also critical for preventing injuries in the construction field in New Jersey and other states. The challenge for many construction workers is that although contaminated equipment may jeopardize their health and well-being, sanitation protocols are often lacking. Here is a look at how equipment sanitation protocols may reduce workers’ risk of injury. A look at how unsanitary worksites might affect safety Any facility or worksite can become unsanitary if workers fail to meet strict sanitatio ..read more

A structural collapse can cause devastating injuries at construction sites in New Jersey, such as broken bones, head injuries and organ trauma. These types of collapses can easily occur due to mistakes made in the demolition process or lack of proper inspection before using the structure. A construction worker in another state was recently injured in a structural collapse involving a stairwell. How the construction site accident happened The recent construction site accident took place shortly after 11:30 a.m. on a Thursday. According to authorities, a male construction worker was at a metro h ..read more

Falls are one of the top causes of construction accidents in New Jersey and across the country. These accidents often result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord trauma, broken bones and amputations. A construction site worker in another state reportedly suffered serious injuries in a fall. How the construction site accident happened The recent construction accident took place on a Tuesday. According to police, a man, 62 years old, used a ladder to take tools to a roof over the second floor of a building. He fell backwards from the ladder and struck a hard surface. First responders took th ..read more

Employees in New Jersey who are injured on the job benefit from retaining attorneys specializing in workers’ compensation claims. Workers’ compensation attorneys can help these individuals maximize the  benefits they are entitled to regarding their work-related injuries. Here is a look at what workers’ compensation insurance covers and how an attorney can help with a workers’ comp claim.  Primer on workers’ compensation insurance  Workers’ comp is insurance that offers multiple forms of  benefits to injured employees, including benefits covering out of work time, medical bi ..read more

Whether you work in a high-risk industry like construction or agriculture or spend most of your behind a desk, you have a right to collect benefits if you suffer injuries on the job. New Jersey employers, like those in all other states, are required to purchase Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover expenses related to  workplace accidents. Many workers hesitate to file a workers’ compensation claim because they’re afraid their employer will fire them. While employers typically have the right to hire and fire at will, there are state and federal employment laws to protect workers from u ..read more

You might be one of many who work in the plumbing, landscaping, HVAC or roofing industries in New Jersey. It is common for employees in these (and numerous other) industries to earn their pay off-the-books. Another term that is often used to refer to this system is “being paid under the table.” You might think workers’ compensation isn’t available if your employer pays you off-the-books. You’ll be glad to know that is not the case. In fact, New Jersey laws protect all workers by requiring employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. This coverage is not just for a specific group of e ..read more

Reportedly, more than 5,400 fatal work-related injuries occurred in the United States in 2022. This was a nearly 6% increase from the total number of work-related injuries in 2021. Injuries are particularly a problem in the construction field in New Jersey and other states.  A look at construction site injuries  According to a recent report, the number of fatalities among workers in extraction and construction occupations ranked number two in 2022 compared with other occupations. The total number of work-related construction industry fatalities that year was 1,056. Trips, slips and f ..read more

Falls from scaffolding in New Jersey are often caused by unstable work surfaces or a lack of fall protection for workers. These falls may lead to broken bones, brain injuries, organ damage and internal bleeding. A worker in a nearby state was recently injured in a construction accident involving scaffolding on a Thursday afternoon. How the construction accident occurred The recent construction accident happened at about 2:30 p.m. According to officials, a construction site worker was at a former history and fire museum site when he fell from scaffolding. A brand-new school was being constructe ..read more

Falling objects often cause serious injuries at New Jersey construction sites. These incidents occur when equipment and tools are not secured, equipment malfunctions or safety standards are not enforced. Recent reports indicate that two construction site workers in a nearby state were injured due to falling beams. Events leading up to the construction site accident The recent construction accident took place on a Friday. According to authorities, prefabricated structures were being lifted at the construction site via a crane. Suddenly, one of the structures reportedly struck a mobile scaffold ..read more

In New Jersey and elsewhere, falls from scaffolding are among the most common types of accidents in the construction field. These falls can occur due to weak scaffold planking, part failures or insecure bracing. According to recent reports, a construction site worker in a nearby state suffered injuries after falling from a scaffold. How the construction site accident occurred The recent construction accident happened at around 8:50 a.m. on a Tuesday. A construction worker was discovered lying on scaffolding above a sidewalk shed at an under-construction 34-story building. The façade of the bui ..read more