Construction workplaces can be dangerous for workers, and some of the injuries that workers suffer can be fatal. Four types of accidents cause the majority of deaths in the construction industry. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has dubbed...
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More funding for infrastructure means more construction in Ohio
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Apr 16, 2020 | Construction Accidents
This year brought a boon to infrastructure building projects in Ohio. As roads have to bear more trade coming from and going through the Buckeye State, the government in Columbus made moves to increase the funding needed to keep cars and trucks moving."As Ohio's...
Man killed in Licking County construction accident
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Mar 12, 2020 | Construction Accidents
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, along with fishing in the open ocean and providing emergency services. This is why many protections required by federal and Ohio law on all construction sites to help ensure that workers are exposed...
Cleveland builder cited after crane failure on construction site
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Feb 4, 2020 | Construction Accidents
Construction is one of the nation's most vital professions, as Ohio and other states constantly need new housing stock, office space and industrial workshops. But it can also be one of the most dangerous professions, as equipment and material has constant potential to...
Workers and other motorists should recognize construction signs
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Dec 18, 2019 | Construction Accidents
Before a Cleveland construction team can begin the important tasks of repairing damaged roads or building new ones, employees must prep the worksite. This means bringing in equipment and tools and work vehicles. It also means setting up signs and other markers to let...
Ohio construction worker killed in hit-and-run accident
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Oct 18, 2019 | Construction Accidents
Most who work in the construction industry understand that it can be a dangerous line of employment. However, few of these workers expect to suffer injury or death from a private motorist. Unfortunately, these kinds of construction accidents injure and kill many Ohio...
Why do fires plague active Ohio construction sites?
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Sep 27, 2019 | Construction Accidents
To many, it seems unusual that a fire could begin in an active and busy construction site. With so many workers present, it is reasonable to believe fires are preventable. However, fires continue to plague many active work sites in the Cleveland area and often result...
No workers’ comp insurance leads to manslaughter charge
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 15, 2019 | Construction Accidents
If you have ever wondered how workers' compensation insurance benefits employers and employees, a recent news report should clarify things.The owner of a construction business in Ohio was recently convicted for involuntary manslaughter. The business owner did not kill...
Essential gear to help you avoid construction accidents
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Jul 5, 2019 | Construction Accidents
The field of construction provides many Ohio residents with job opportunities. It also helps Cleveland and other cities continue to grow. Unfortunately, the industry also poses a significant risk of serious construction accidents such as falling from heights or...
Learn about the heat stroke risks for construction workers
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Jun 7, 2019 | Construction Accidents
People who work in and around Cleveland know that the summer months bring a lot of heat and humidity to the area. Those who work outdoors, including construction workers, are highly susceptible to heat illnesses ranging from sunburn to heat stroke.Like construction...
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