Category: Work-Related Deaths

Understanding safety procedures and dangers of a trench collapse

Construction work in Illinois has certain unavoidable dangers that workers and companies do their best to mitigate. One underreported risk that construction workers face is when they are trenching and excavating. Construction accidents involving a trench collapse can leave workers …

Working with asbestos in Chicago can lead to fatal illnesses

Construction workers, automotive workers and maintenance workers face a variety of hazards every day, from working with heavy machinery and dangerous tools to falls from heights to exposure to toxic chemicals. One particular hazard that those in the construction industry …

What other jobs could result in Chicago work-related deaths?

Last week this blog discussed several types of occupations that are inherently dangerous. Airline pilots, animal care workers, construction workers and emergency medical technicians all face significant workplace hazards. These hazards are amplified if employers do not take the proper …

What are the ‘fatal four’ causes of construction worker deaths?

Chicago’s roads, bridges and buildings are all built and maintained by the hard work of construction workers. However, it may not come as a surprise that construction work can be dangerous. In fact, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration …