The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSA) a division under the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) believes the construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries for workers in America. The only industries more dangerous than construction are mining and agriculture. A shocking fact is that 15.2 construction workers per 100,000 die every year in work related deaths. With over nine million people employed in construction, the industry only accounts for 6% of workers in the United States yet accounts for 20% of all work related deaths. Throughout the U.S. falls are the number one cause of construction fatalities with approximately 550 workers dying every year. These statistics comport with our representation of workers and their families at California Construction Accident Attorneys. The majority of cases we have handled involve construction accident falls. We are currently handling a very serious construction accident case involving a surveyor who fell 22 feet due to the collapse of a vent shaft cover. In our experience there is not a single trade that does not expose workers to the danger of falls.
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