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Accidental injuries are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. On average, there are 11,200 disabling accidental injuries every hour during the year. One out of every 10 construction workers is accidentally injured every year.
The most common accident at construction sites is falls,
either on the same level or from height. More fatalities occur
from falls than any other construction activity.
Ironworkers are the construction trade with the greatest
likelihood of being injured on a construction site.
More ironworkers are injured during decking operations than
any other ironworking activity.
Why do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
In 1995, there were 6,500,000 construction workers in the
United States. Among these workers, there were 1,040 deaths
and 350,000 disabling injuries. This represents a 4 percent
increase over the previous year.
The back is the part of the body most frequently injured at work accounting for nearly 25 percent of all work-related injuries. Injuries to the legs, arms and hands are the next most frequent bodily injuries.
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