How Employers, Foremen and Contractors Can Help Prevent Amputation Accidents on Texas Construction Sites

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration is the primary government agency tasked with investigating workplace accidents in Texas and across the United States. Their main job is to ensure that those responsible for dangerous working conditions are cited and punished. The agency, however, also works to help employers and employees prevent accidents.

One of the most serious, life-changing events that we see as Dallas construction site accident attorneys is amputation. OSHA is very concerned with preventing these accidents. It has compiled a large amount of data and recommendations aimed at helping employers, foremen and contractors prevent workplace amputation accidents.

Amputations Affect Too Many Construction Workers

According to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2005 there were 8,450 non-fatal amputation incidents that occurred at work. While manufacturing employees represent a large portion of amputation accidents, construction workers are also high on the list of those at risk of an on the job amputation.

Recommendations for Amputation Prevention

In order to help employers prevent this serious injury, OSHA gives them the information they need to identify and manage the most common amputation hazards that occur during the care and operation of machines. One of the rules that have been laid out as prevention measures involves non-farm workers under the age of 18. These at-risk youth workers are prohibited by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from operating a:

• Band saw

• Circular saw

• Guillotine shear

• Punching and shearing machine

• Meatpacking or meat-processing machine

• Certain power-driven machine

Getting Help After a Dallas Amputation Accident

After an accident as serious as this, you may be unsure as to how to proceed. You want to ensure that you get the compensation you need to cover not just your current medical bills, but future procedures, therapy and modifications to your home and vehicle. Please, before you sign any compensation package, speak with one of our experienced Dallas construction site accident attorneys. Do not sell yourself short; get the compensation you need. Call 877.290.1382 today for a free consultation.