According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) more than 2 million construction employees routinely work on scaffolds. Unfortunately, ever year, 4500 of these workers are injured on the job, while over fifty scaffolding workers are killed. Because the nature of scaffolding work is very dangerous, employers must take certain precautions on the construction site.

Scaffolding accidents, due to their frequency and specific regulation, are a category of construction injury independent of basic construction falls. Approximately 1 on 5 construction site accidents are scaffold accidents. Despite OSHA’s strict regulation, they occur primarily due to negligence in the construction and maintenance of scaffolding. The complexity and thoroughness of the regulations is one reason to seek an experienced construction lawyer who can navigate the nuances and details. The details of the OSHA scaffold standards, as well as further suggestions and information, can be found on their website.

If you were injured on a scaffold, it is important to contact a construction accident attorney immediately. Prompt investigation and preservation of evidence from the construction site is vital in building a strong construction accident case. Construction workers who were injured on a scaffold are encouraged to fill out our free case review form on the right today. Our construction accident attorneys will respond promptly to inform you of whether you have a case for additional benefits.