Roadway Construction “Caught-In” Series: Crushed and Pinned Between Hazards: Additional Instructor Background Information

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “caught-in” or “caught-between” hazards are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the construction industry. This fact sheet provides tips on how trainers or employers can conduct training on preventing injuries resulting from being squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects, or between parts of an object.