Workers on roadway construction worksites are exposed to possible injury and death from moving construction vehicles and equipment. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health … [Read more...] about Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths From Backing Construction Vehicles and Equipment at Roadway Construction Worksites
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Traffic-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes
This alert examines traffic-related motor vehicle crashes that have resulted in the death of a person who was at work when the incident occurred. Events that occurred while traveling to or from work … [Read more...] about Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Traffic-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes
Laborer Run Over by Dump Truck at Roadway Resurfacing Operation – Virginia
On July 7, 1998, a 35-year-old male laborer (the victim) was run over by a dump truck during resurfacing operations on a two-lane municipal road. The victim, part of an eight person paving crew, was … [Read more...] about Laborer Run Over by Dump Truck at Roadway Resurfacing Operation – Virginia
City Street Worker was Struck and Killed by a Speeding Car
A 52-year-old city employee, working on the SW corner of a city sidewalk, was struck and killed by a speeding car at a typical 4-way intersection, which had stop signs. The speed limit on both streets … [Read more...] about City Street Worker was Struck and Killed by a Speeding Car
Highway Department Supervisor Falls From Bluff in Missouri
On August 21, 1997, a 44-year-old male supervisor fell approximately 30 feet from a bluff to a state highway. Construction workers were digging several pits along the top of the bluff. Concerned that … [Read more...] about Highway Department Supervisor Falls From Bluff in Missouri
Traumatic Occupational Injury Research Needs and Priorities, A Report by the NORA (National Occupational Research Agenda) Traumatic Injury Team
The purpose of this report is to "present a broad framework of the objectives and research needed to begin filling the gaps in knowledge and furthering progress toward safer workplaces and practices." … [Read more...] about Traumatic Occupational Injury Research Needs and Priorities, A Report by the NORA (National Occupational Research Agenda) Traumatic Injury Team