Crane Accidents Still Claiming Lives of Construction Workers

The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistic still reporting an increased amount of crane accidents that claim the lives of construction workers every year. There are several reasons why on-the-job crane accidents still occur despite the increased safety regulations on job sites.

Construction crane accidents often occur due to basic operator error. This is the main reason why operators need to be trained properly and know how to operate cranes safety so as not to make deadly mistakes. Inexperienced operators often make errors including overloading the crane or taking on imbalanced loads. Some of the deadly accidents are caused by lack of attention to what is going on.

There are also other parties available for fatal injuries. These parties include the manufacturers of equipment that are faulty due to manufacturing defects in the design or construction of the crane. It also includes employers who neglect regular safety checks of the equipment. Accidents also occur due to lack of proper maintenance of machinery by employers looking to cut costs and work force. As a result equipment fails and leads to accidents, injuries, and fatalities.

Crane operators as well as anyone on a construction site can be put in serious jeopardy should a crane accident occur. With the size and weight of most construction cranes, a job site can turn deadly in an instant. Proper attention must be paid to all facets of construction and crane safety. Neglect by management to properly train and ensure all crane operators follow safety measures can prove to be deadly.

If you have been injured in an accident involving a crane on a construction jobsite, you must protect your rights for workers compensation. You have the opportunity for a free consultation of your case with our office. Contact us at (877) 288-9191 or use our online contact form.

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