Two Construction Workers Seriously Injured in Scaffolding Collapse
March 2, 2010Two men sustained serious injuries after the scaffolding they were
standing on collapsed, according to a recent report. The construction
accident occurred in the 3900 block of 48th Avenue South in Seattle’s
Mount Baker neighborhood. The two men were taken to Harborview Medical
Center. One of the victims was listed in serious condition while the
other was in satisfactory condition. Officials are looking into what
caused the accident. The men were apparently construction workers who
were working on a house in the area. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates
that more than 2 million construction workers operate on scaffolds
each year. In addition, OSHA estimates that protecting these workers
from scaffold-related accidents would prevent 4,500 injuries and 50
deaths every year. However, not all construction companies or
contractors follow the safety standards and procedures that are meant
to keep workers safe on scaffolds. These are injuries and deaths,
which can be easily prevented.
standing on collapsed, according to a recent report. The construction
accident occurred in the 3900 block of 48th Avenue South in Seattle’s
Mount Baker neighborhood. The two men were taken to Harborview Medical
Center. One of the victims was listed in serious condition while the
other was in satisfactory condition. Officials are looking into what
caused the accident. The men were apparently construction workers who
were working on a house in the area. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates
that more than 2 million construction workers operate on scaffolds
each year. In addition, OSHA estimates that protecting these workers
from scaffold-related accidents would prevent 4,500 injuries and 50
deaths every year. However, not all construction companies or
contractors follow the safety standards and procedures that are meant
to keep workers safe on scaffolds. These are injuries and deaths,
which can be easily prevented.
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