On behalf of Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Apr 15, 2020 | Construction Accidents |
While all workplaces have their hazards, construction sites pose a particularly dangerous threat if you work on one. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the national average for fatal work-related injuries in all industries is lower than...
On behalf of Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Apr 9, 2020 | Construction Accidents |
Construction workers face a variety of dangers while on the job, from the risk of electrocution to handling hazardous materials while loading and unloading trucks. Even those who drive and transport these materials can face injuries, even when they least expect it. ...
On behalf of Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Feb 21, 2020 | Construction Accidents |
Many jobs come with a certain degree of risk, but few pose more danger of injury or death than construction work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that over 1,000 individuals were killed in 2018 while working in this sector, the highest number of deaths to date...
On behalf of Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Nov 20, 2019 | Construction Accidents |
A tragic accident involving a construction crane made national news last April. Reportedly, the crane collapsed over a downtown street in Seattle, Washington, killing four people and injuring numerous others. New Hampshire residents, especially those who work in...
On behalf of Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Aug 28, 2019 | Construction Accidents |
Construction sites present a number of hazards that can cause a New Hampshire worker to suffer burns, sometimes severely. Unfortunately, the damage that a burn creates is sometimes just the beginning. Burns, whether inflicted by an electrical source or a hot surface,...
On behalf of Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Jun 21, 2019 | Construction Accidents |
One of the main pieces of safety equipment that you wear on a construction site in New Hampshire is a hard hat. This is the most visual and most common safety gear in this line of work. You may take that hard hat for granted because it is always there. You may not...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Feb 19, 2019 | Construction Accidents |
Construction company owners, contractors and project managers are responsible for the safety and health of their employees. Thousands of workers suffer injuries in construction accidents nationwide each year, including New Hampshire. The list of potential hazards...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Dec 24, 2018 | Construction Accidents |
Losing a loved one is always a traumatic experience, but when it happens during the holidays, it seems even worse. Such a tragedy hit the family of a 41-year-old man who lost his life in an on-the-job accident on a recent Tuesday morning. The Occupational Safety and...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Oct 3, 2018 | Construction Accidents |
Housekeeping on construction sites is as necessary as in any other industry in New Hampshire. Neglecting this aspect can lead to preventable construction accidents. Employers who establish rigorous housekeeping protocols are typically those with excellent safety...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Sep 5, 2018 | Construction Accidents |
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the recent death of a New Hampshire man. The 51-year-old Concord man had been an employee of a family-owned company for about 20 years. Catastrophic construction accidents are not unfamiliar for the...
