Forklifts are very commonly used in warehouses, construction sites, and factories to transport heavy materials. In order to operate a forklift, drivers must have special training. If a driver fails to receive the appropriate training, follow safety rules, or keep a lookout for others in the area, there is an increased risk of forklift injuries. Most types of forklift injuries
Construction is one of the most dangerous fields of work in the United States. Construction work can be especially dangerous when the work is performed many feet off the ground on scaffolding. Construction workers have enough inherent safety risks in their construction projects, but they also have additional dangers when they are at elevated heights on scaffolding. Millions of construction
Working around open water can be a very dangerous job. There are a number of dangers that maritime workers face on a regular basis, including drowning, explosions and fires, falls, injuries caused by heavy machinery, exposure to toxic chemicals, and more. Harbor workers also frequently get repetitive motion injuries and repetitive strain injuries. Harbor workers are protected against injuries on
Construction work is one of the most dangerous lines of work in the U.S. Employers in the construction field have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for their employees, contractors, and other visitors. However, even if they do so, construction accidents can still occur. Negligence on a Construction Site Most work-related injuries in the construction field are caused by
Tragically, two workers were killed in an industrial accident in east Harris County. According to authorities, the men were working one night last week at Spitzer Industries. Spitzer industries is a custom steel fabricator and is located on Industrial Road near the Houston Ship Channel. During their shift, a piece of heavy equipment flipped onto both men. One man died
Many workplace injuries are caused by an accident or some specific injury. However, that’s not always the case. Many employees in Houston have injuries that are caused by months or years of doing the same repetitive movements while on the job. These types of cases do not involve a single event and can be more complex than other types of
A worker in the Heights tragically died after he was run over by a forklift at a construction site. At the time of the accident, the victim was trying to guide the forklift’s driver. The driver lost sight of the victim, who got between the front and back tires of the forklift. According to police, the victim failed to yield
If you have been harmed on a construction site in Houston, you should speak with an attorney. Construction companies have a legal responsibility to implement safety rules and guidelines to provide a safe environment for their workers. If an employer provides an unsafe environment, the construction equipment is defective, or the workers are untrained or reckless, accidents can happen. State
In most states, employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Workers’ compensation insurance can protect both employers and employees in the event of a workplace injury. If an employee is covered by workers’ compensation, the employer can receive compensation for his or her medical expenses and time off work in the event of a workplace accident. Also, the
Electrical shocks can be very dangerous and often result in death. The extent of the damage of the current depends on several factors, including the amount of time the current passes through the body, the voltage, and the path the electricity takes through your body. Electrical shocks can cause heart issues, damage to the brain and nervous system, and damage