Workplace fall injuries from the same level or falls to a lower level are common occurrences resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities every year. Falls from the Same Level Workplace falls from the same level, resulting in trip, slip and fall injuries, often occur when cords or hoses are left laying across walkways or in… Read More »
Construction Zones and Car Accidents
Construction of the I-74 Bridge has seen a few mishaps since it began in 2017. Last February, the Iowa DOT reported that two workers were rescued after falling into the Mississippi River. Later the same month, a catastrophic failure resulted in a crane boom collapsing into the river. Road closures and detours have resulted in… Read More »
Preventing Iowa Construction Fall Accidents | Davenport Injury Lawyers
Sadly, just four months after federal safety investigators cited an employer for failure to provide proper fall protection, an Illinois worker fell to his death at the same site. Prior to the fatal accident, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) cited the contractor twice for exposing workers to fall hazards. Unfortunately, safety violations of… Read More »