Construction Site Injuries and Accidents – Electrocutions

New York construction sites often require construction workers to deal with electricity. Both NY construction workers and people near by can be injured or electrocuted from electricity. OSHA estimates that 350 construction workers die annually from electrical construction site accidents.

Most electrocution construction accidents are preventable, and involve one or more of the following situations:

• Electrical wires which are not labeled correctly before work begins
• Electrical wires which are not moved out of the way before construction work begins
• Electricity which is not turned off before work begins
• Construction equipment that touches electrical lines
• Electrical wires that are not properly insulated
• Construction workers are unaware of the location of underground power lines

• Construction companies do not ask utility companies to label power lines prior to starting construction work

How to Prevent Electrocution Construction Injuries and Deaths

Most electrical construction site injuries or deaths could be prevented if the following measures are taken by the construction company to ensure the safety of their workers:

Proper training: all construction workers should be trained for how to handle power lines safely, not just electricians. This will help prevent electrocution.

OSHA guidelines: all construction companies should follow OSHA guidelines and regulations for ensuring the safety of construction workers on the job site.

Label power lines: prior to construction work beginning on any job site, all electrical wires should be labeled so construction workers are aware of their location.

Inspections: construction companies should have their power cords and electrical equipment inspected regularly for flaws or issues that need to be corrected.


If you were injured at a construction site from an electrical accident, you may be entitled to workers' compensation for suffering and medical expenses. Contact the White Plains experienced team of NY Construction Accident Lawyers at Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP for a free consultation of your construction accident.




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