Construction Injuries

The construction industry plays a large and important role in the United States economy, with projects ranging from bridges, roads, commercial buildings, residential structures, clearing new sites, and more. Construction workers are often faced with highly dangerous situations involving steep drops, heavy machinery, electrical hazards, dangerous tools, and many more risky situations. More than any other workplace-related accident, construction injuries account for the most fatalities, with more than 1,178 deaths in 2007, according to information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Since many projects are of a highly dangerous nature, worker safety is of utmost concern. Construction workers deserve to receive proper and extensive safety training and equipment and should never be forced to work in any sort of unsafe condition. If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction-related accident, the experienced Charleston workers' compensation lawyers at the Steinberg Law Firm can help. Call us at 843-720-2800 to discuss your legal options.

Construction Industry Sectors

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) groups construction work into three Construction Industry Sectors:

• Construction of Buildings: These workers construct both residential and non-residential structures, and are often at risk for injuries falls due to faulty scaffolding and dangerous heavy machinery.
• Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction: This category includes highway, bridge, and street construction workers, land sub-dividers, those constructing utility systems, and a variety of other jobs. These workers risk injuries ranging from heavy machinery malfunctions to negligent motorists.
• Specialty Trade Contractors: These workers produce a specific part of a construction project. This category is further divided into foundation and building exterior contractors, building equipment contractors, building finishing contractors, and others. Workers in these fields can face a broad range of hazards depending on their specialty.

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Even people with careers in dangerous fields deserve to work in situations in which every possible precaution has been taken to ensure worker safety. If you have any questions about workplace accidents, contact the Charleston workers' compensation attorneys of Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.