People Who Get Hurt In NY / NJ Construction Accidents

A degree of danger is present in all jobs at New York and New Jersey construction sites. Even people who don’t work in construction can fall victim to a construction accident. OSHA and other rules and regulations, including the NY Labor Law and the NY Industrial Code, are in place to help reduce the hazards for everyone. Construction accidents happen when the rules are ignored or broken. Workers in certain trades or jobs are more likely than others to suffer some kinds of construction accidents or construction injuries. Regardless what type of work you do, the Ginarte law firm can help victims of NY / NJ construction accidents get the money and benefits they deserve.

We are one of the largest firms in the NY / NJ metro area that represents construction accident victims. The Ginarte law firm has 25 lawyers ready to help you with your construction accident claim. Find out more about how we can help you. Call 1-888-GINARTE now. If you prefer, fill out our online contact form. You can also visit one of our seven nearby offices in Newark, New York City, Union City, Elizabeth, Clifton and Perth Amboy.

Construction Jobs And Their Injury Risks

• General construction laborers & helpers – Because general laborers and helpers do a wide variety of jobs, they are prone to many types of accidents, such as tool malfunction, electrical accidents, excavation collapses, falls, scaffold and ladder accidents, falls from roofs, falls from unguarded openings, fires and explosions, OSHA violations, forklift accidents and crane accidents. General construction workers can suffer all sorts of construction injuries, including brain injuries, back and spine injuries, amputations, loss of limbs, vision loss and eye injuries, crush injuries, leg injuries and burns.
• Carpenters and framers – People building things with wood face injury threats from falls, falling objects, malfunctioning tools, falls from ladders and scaffolds, falls from roofs, and falls from unguarded openings. OSHA violations can also injure carpenters and framers, as can fires and explosions and crane accidents. Some of the injuries carpenters and framers can experience include burns, limb loss, crush injuries, leg injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), back and spine injuries and vision loss.
• Ironworkers and metalworkers – Falls, including falls from roofs and falls from unguarded openings, pose a major threat to ironworkers and metalworkers. Tool malfunctions and electrical accidents are also threats, as are crane accidents. Ironworkers and metalworkers are susceptible to injuries such as burns, crush injuries, TBI, back and spine injuries, vision loss, amputations and foot, ankle and knee injuries.
• Roofers – Falls are also a major concern for roofers, particularly falls from roofs and falls from unguarded openings. Electrical accidents are also a threat, as are fires and explosions. Roofers can suffer construction injuries such as burns, back and spine problems, crush injuries, vision loss, limb loss and leg injuries.
• Masons – Knee injuries are common with masons, who can also suffer TBI, spinal cord injuries, back injuries, eye injuries, leg injuries and burns. Scaffold and ladder falls threaten masonry workers, as do falling objects, OSHA violations, tool malfunctions and crane injuries.
• Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters – Plumbers also spend a lot of time crouching or kneeling, making knee injuries a major concern. Burns, back and spine injuries, leg injuries and eye injuries are other possibilities. Accidents common for plumbers include fires and explosions, falling objects, falls, tool malfunctions and OSHA violations.
• Welders  – Vision loss and burns are among the threats welders face. Some of the accidents more common for welders include falls, fires and explosions, OSHA violations, tool malfunctions, falling objects and falls from roofs.
• Painters, plasterers, drywall hangers and insulators – These workers have a high risk of ladder and scaffold accidents, fall accidents, falling object accidents, falls from roofs, falls from unguarded openings and tool malfunctions. Their construction injuries can include TBI, back and spine injuries, amputations, eye injuries, burns, leg injuries and crush injuries.
• Carpet layers, flooring installers and tile setters – OSHA violations, falls and falling objects are all threats for flooring installers. Knee and ankle injuries are a major problem in this field. Other issues include TBI, back and spine injuries, amputations and vision loss.
• Crane operators – Crane operators are clearly at risk for crane accidents. They also face fall accidents and OSHA violations. Electrical accidents are possible if a crane touches a high-voltage line or lightning strikes. Injuries can include burns, crush injuries, TBI and limb loss.
• Forklift and heavy equipment operators – These operators can suffer construction accidents such as forklift accidents, malfunctions, excavation accidents, falling objects, OSHA violations and fires and explosions. Common injuries include crush injuries, TBI, burns, amputations and eye injuries.
• Demolition workers – These workers deal with explosives in the destruction  of large buildings. They may swing heavy hammers and are susceptible to back injuries, falling object injuries and other injuries that may result in amputations.
• Electricians – Electric shock and severe burns are the most common electrical injuries at NY / NJ construction sites. Sadly, these injuries often result in death from the shock itself or from a related fall.

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