Hot Air Balloon Accident
While many people envision a hot air balloon ride as a fun or romantic and beautiful experience, they are almost inherently dangerous vehicles. They … Continued
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Pilot error accident
Pilot error is generally referred to as an aircraft’s pilot acting or making a decision that is deemed negligent, risky, or dangerous, and thus … Continued
Read More.Helicopter accident
Helicopter accidents are some of the most dangerous aviation accidents. Their small size makes them more easily manipulated by the wind and thus can be … Continued
Read More.Trench Collapse Accidents
Construction work often requires excavation to lay down foundations, place or repair piping, and work on mechanics and wire below the ground’s surface. When safeguards … Continued
Read More.Roof Collapse Accidents
Construction workers face many dangers on every job site, with one out of ten construction workers facing a serious injury on the job according … Continued
Read More.What are Common Construction Accident Injuries?
Construction sites are dangerous places and construction work is a very physically demanding occupation. Construction workers are often required to climb heights or work … Continued
Read More.Shoring Accidents
Shoring is used in construction to temporarily support unstable walls. This could be used when a worker is in a trench, when there are … Continued
Read More.Falls on Work Sites
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls on work sites are one of the most common accidents that cause severe injuries, … Continued
Read More.Scaffolding Accidents
Construction work is dangerous, especially when that work is done off of the ground at high levels and on unsteady footing. Scaffolding is an … Continued
Read More.Forklift Accidents
Forklifts, also known as lift trucks, are most commonly used in warehouses, factories, and construction sites as a way to easily load and transport … Continued
Read More.Lathe Accidents
A lathe is a tool that rotates and shapes a piece that is being worked on, which could be wood, metal, or another material, … Continued
Read More.Grinder Accidents
Grinders, also known as angle grinders, side grinders, or disc grinders, are a powerful tool used to abrasive cutting, smoothing, and polishing a wide … Continued
Read More.Concrete Saw Accidents
A concrete saw is a power tool used to cut concrete, masonry, brick, asphalt, tile, and other solid materials and comes in a variety … Continued
Read More.Cherry Picker and Bucket Truck Accidents
It is estimated that 25,000 painters, construction workers, and utility workers use cherry pickers and bucket trucks every year. While these pieces of equipment … Continued
Read More.Crane Accidents
Cranes are used in multiple construction projects, from road work and bridge projects to building high-rises. While this piece of equipment is invaluable in the … Continued
Read More.Hang-gliding accident
Hang-gliding is one of the most dangerous sports that people take part in. According to the National Transportation Safety Bureau, in 2010 there were 32 … Continued
Read More.Confined Spaces
Confined spaces within farms can be quite dangerous, especially when the risks are not readily apparent. Enclosed and partly-enclosed structures such as tanks, silos, vats, … Continued
Read More.Unsanitary Conditions
A lack of usable water can be especially detrimental to farm/agriculture workers, whether in the form of drinking water or handwashing/sanitation facilities. Common risks may … Continued
Read More.Musculoskeletal Injuries
Crop and animal production in agriculture commonly require repetitive motions in sometimes-uncomfortable positions, and the physical effects of this work can sometimes manifest in musculoskeletal … Continued
Read More.Ladders and Falls
Employers are responsible for ensuring safety in the workplace, and this includes farms and other agricultural spaces. Proper ladder use is essential to mitigate the … Continued
Read More.Hazardous Equipment and Machinery
Farmworkers use a wide range of equipment, from ladders and machinery to cutting tools such as hoes, knives, and sickles. Safety precautions are essential when … Continued
Read More.Grain Bins and Silos
Some farmers and agricultural workers who work with grain bins and/or silos can be exposed to safety risks such as engulfment, suffocation, explosions, and exposure … Continued
Read More.Animal-Acquired Infections and Related Hazards
Farmers and other agricultural workers typically work with animals and, as a result, can be exposed to diseases transmitted to humans by animals; these are … Continued
Read More.Snowblower Accidents
Illinois winters can be brutal and often require the use of a snowblower, especially when you need to quickly and efficiently “dig out” after … Continued
Read More.Sander Accidents
Belt sanders are powerful and aggressive tools designed to strip wood or metal as quickly as possible. Sometimes sanders are a portable unit that … Continued
Read More.Punch Press Accidents
Punch presses are machines used to mold metal with an extreme amount of force and are typically used in the manufacturing process for vehicles … Continued
Read More.Drill Press Accidents
A drill press is a large tool used mainly in woodworking to drill holes into objects quickly and easily. While handheld tools can … Continued
Read More.Air Compressor Accidents
Air compressors are an important part of the construction industry, powering many of the tools and other devices that construction workers use every day. … Continued
Read More.Chain Saw Accident
We often take for granted the genuine danger that a chain saw can present, especially when they are so often seen in horror movies … Continued
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