The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has identified four particularly dangerous types of construction accidents. Known as the "Fatal Four" or "Focus Four", these are: Falls Struck-by objects Electrocution Caught-in and caught-between accidents This blog...
Crush Injuries
Crushing injuries, dashed hopes
Some jobs inevitably put you between one solid object and another. When this happens you may suffer injury by crushing.Crushing or compression injuries are a horrific class of injuries that can happen in a number of ways: You may be caught between two vehicles.A...
Look out below! Roof collapse in Colorado due to heavy snow.
As the winter months continue, we also continue our informal series on snow-related workplace hazards. Previously we’ve discussed some of the dangers that ski resort workers can face while on the slopes as well as hazards associated with snow removal. But...
Worker’s leg amputated after serious crush injury
Imagine not being able to get up and down stairs like you used to. Imagine having to rely on other people to go to the grocery store. Imagine being unable to support yourself financially because you are unable to work.For workers, a crush injury may not seem serious...
Ski season in Colorado also brings avalanche dangers for workers
It's that time of year again: ski and snowboard season. Colorado residents have already had some time to hit the slopes and enjoy some fun outdoor activities. And as visitors continue to flock into the state to enjoy the slopes, resort and ski hill personnel are on...
Food plant cited after employee loses limb in workplace injury
Unguarded manufacturing equipment is a menace to safety and health professionals throughout Colorado and the rest of the nation. Too many employees lose their limbs - or even their lives - after suffering a workplace injury because employers fail to follow standard...
It’s that time again: Black Friday! Dangerous for retail workers?
If you work in the retail industry, you are well aware of Black Friday. This day traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. With so many deals and door busters, people often map out their shopping strategy, taking into account the other holiday...
Worker crushed by rebar load dies at hospital
When a worker suffers a serious injury at a job site, such as a crush injury, there is typically an investigation to look into the cause of the accident. These types of investigations can take weeks and even months. Often the first concern is whether the area is safe...
As rebuilding begins after flood, risk of worker injury could rise
At least 17 counties have been affected by the Colorado flooding. More than 2,000 homes have been destroyed and thousands of people have been applying for federal aid. As officials continue to respond to the devastation, the Governor has selected a Chief Recovery...
Colorado DOT still investigating cause of construction accident
As we mentioned in an earlier post, an increase in the number of construction jobs in Colorado could mean an increase in construction site-related injuries. Before the weather cools, road construction continues across the state. But road construction can be dangerous...