Construction Accident
Missouri Construction Accident Statistics
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous for workers not just in Missouri, but also across the nation. Construction workers are exposed to hazards that come with operating heavy machinery, working from heights and pushing through bad weather. While Missouri requires construction companies and contractors to follow safety measures and execute training programs…
Read MoreThe Leading Causes of Death on Construction Sites
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in five worker deaths in 2014 occurred in the construction industry. Of those fatalities, 60 percent were caused by just four types of accidents. These accidents are known as the “fatal four” of the construction industry: falls, electrocutions, struck by object, and caught between. By…
Read MoreKansas City roofer killed in on-the-job accident
A man was fatally injured while repairing a roof in Kansas City’s industrial East Bottoms. The accidental fall occurred at about 4:15 pm on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the 1300 block of North Chouteau Trafficway. The victim was identified as Christopher W. Goodall, 39, of Kansas City, Kansas. The roofer was working on a…
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