The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. If it gets injured, then it can leave a victim permanently disabled or, at best, struggling with chronic pain or other medical problems. At a construction site, there is always a chance that a worker will...
Tragic hit-and-run on I-110 kills road construction worker
A hit-and-run driver left a Caltrans subcontractor dead on southbound I-110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night. According to news reports, the crash was reported near the West Third Street collector road a little before 12:15 a.m. The victim, a...
What are the most common types of construction site injuries?
Construction work is inherently dangerous and puts workers at risk of serious injury on the job, even when safety protocols and regulations are strictly followed. There are many hazards that come with the occupation, such as the risk of electrocution, being struck by...
Study: Construction workers prone to risky behaviors
Some of the most dangerous jobs in Los Angeles are in the construction industry. Construction accidents resulting in serious injuries are far too common. A recent report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says certain risky behaviors...
