by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Feb 9, 2018 | Construction Workers' Accidents
In construction work, dangers come from all corners: powerful equipment, heavy machinery, electrical hazards and, of course, heights. Gravity is the single biggest peril construction workers face. Whether you regularly work at high elevations – for example, as a...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jan 17, 2018 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Cranes play a critical role in construction. Many jobs simply wouldn’t be possible without them.However, as large, heavy pieces of equipment, cranes can be dangerous to both the workers who operate them and those in the vicinity. Anyone who works on cranes or in...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jun 19, 2017 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Hazards in the construction industry take many forms. Safety education often focuses on sudden, catastrophic accidents – such as falls, explosions, trench collapses and vehicle accidents. However, another category of injuries takes place over time. Long-term...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Mar 31, 2017 | Construction Workers' Accidents
The existence of OSHA regulations isn’t the only reason that construction companies need to adhere to rigorous safety training standards. When it comes to reducing risks on the job, the best strategies aren’t always obvious. It’s up to employers to...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Feb 18, 2016 | Construction Workers' Accidents
When a deadly accident happens on a construction site in Pennsylvania, three general groups of people are typically going to contact the employer. Experts often refer to these groups as three audiences.The Government First off, the government may carry out an...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jan 7, 2016 | Construction Workers' Accidents
A construction accident happened out on the Garden State Parkway, back in 2012, and seriously injured a man. That man was a pile driver who was connected to Local Union 454.While he was working close to mile marker 39.3, which is in Galloway Township, N.J., a steel...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Nov 25, 2015 | Construction Workers' Accidents
The best way to keep workers from being hurt on the job in Pennsylvania is simply to understand what the biggest hazards are and to take steps to prevent accidents from happening in the first place. A few ways to do this are outlined below.1. Electrocutions...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Oct 28, 2015 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Often the most dangerous aspects of a job are not the work itself but rather the environment in which the work takes place. The construction industry is one example of this. These workers must often do their jobs in relatively unsecured locations such as other...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Sep 17, 2015 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Construction represents a huge portion of the many industries that make Pennsylvania thrive. If not for workers in the construction industry Pennsylvania residents would not be able to enjoy the infrastructure of the state’s cities, not to mention the...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Aug 6, 2015 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Work-related soft tissue injuries affect the body’s muscles, tendons, discs, nerves, ligaments and cartilage. Examples of these types of injuries include back issues like strain and, more seriously, herniated discs. Soft tissue injuries can also occur in the...
