Construction Accidents: Heavy Equipment

Construction workers are well known for having incredibly dangerous jobs. These workers also face extremely dangerous on-the-job accidents, many of which are caused by heavy equipment use.

In most instances, employees can receive workers’ compensation benefits for accidents and injuries that occur on the job. For more information on legal aid available to victims of heavy equipment use, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.

Common Accidents

Construction sites can be very dangerous environments due to the types of machinery used, unfamiliar locations and terrain, and noise. These sites become even more dangerous when workers are misinformed on the structures they work on. When a worker uses his or her vehicle to fix or build something that is structurally unsound or on unsafe terrain, he or she may be involved in an accident.

Some accidents may also be caused by vehicle failure. If an extension to a load-bearing arm becomes unable to bear a weight, the vehicle may flip over or fall over. This is normally due to poor design or poor instruction from a foreman. Obstructions in motorized parts have also contributed to fires, injuries, and deaths.

Some heavy equipment commonly involved in accidents include:

• Tiller
• Backhoe
• Bulldozer
• Crane
• Tractor
• Combine
• Mower
• Forklift
• Mowing Equipment

Contact Us

If you or a fellow coworker has been involved in a heavy equipment accident while on the job, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. immediately at 215-238-1130.