How North Carolina Construction Workers Can Avoid Workplace Injuries

According to the North Carolina Department of Labor, studies have identified a significant increase in fatalities and injuries in the construction industry over that past decade. Crane-related accidents in North Carolina have been the cause of ten deaths from 1998-2007. In 2007, construction fatalities made up 45% of all deaths in this state alone.

Because of the increase in the number of deaths from North Carolina construction accidents, the Department of Labor put a program in place to emphasize training and education in order to minimize construction fatalities. Compliance inspections, crane operator training, fall protection training, and more education are being increased to emphasize proper safety for construction activity.

In the last several years, tower cranes and mobile crane operations have had many collapses on construction sites. Specifically, tower crane operators are being analyzed for their operations on a nationwide level. There are numerous hazards involved with tower and mobile cranes operations, as well as construction work overall.

Not every North Carolina construction accident can be prevented, such as equipment malfunction. However, some of these workplace accidents and injuries are preventable and could have been avoided.

Tips to Prevent Injuries in a Construction Zone:

• Monitor the equipment
• Follow safety precautions on the job site
• Inspect fall protection equipment
• Wear the proper attire, such as a hard hat or proper protection
• Avoid alcohol and drugs
• Don‘t smoke around flammable materials
• Get enough sleep

Common North Carolina construction injuries occur from crane collapses, objects falling from above, falls from ladders or elevated locations, equipment malfunction, and negligence of others. Unfortunately, some of these accidents can lead to severe injuries or even death. If you or a loved one were injured on the job, contact Joe Miller, Esq., an experienced North Carolina injury attorney, at 877-622-8656 (Toll Free) for a free consultation today.

Attorney Joe Miller at Accidental Injury Advocates represents seriously injured workers in Northeast North Carolina in the cities of Elizabeth City, Hertford, Manteo, Roanoke Rapids, Scotland Neck, Edenton, Greenville, Moyock, Maple, Camden, Windsor, South Mills, Currituck, Rocky Mount, Williamston, as well as the Outer Banks in the cities of Kitty Hawk, Duck, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. We cover construction injuries or any workplace injury in the counties of Pasquotank County, Pitt County, Dare County, Perquimans County, Chowan County, Halifax County, Hertford County, Washington County, Tyrell County, Gates County, Camden County, and throughout North Carolina.