Roadway Construction “Caught-In” Series: Crushed-by and Pinned Between Hazards

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 to prevent injuries resulting from being squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects, or between parts of an object.