OSHA Violations Lawyer

OSHA violations for construction accidents in Pennsylvania can cover a wide range of injuries and fatalities.

OSHA refers to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, the federal agency that regulates workplace safety and health. Every day, construction sites around the country are cited for violating OSHA’s strict safety standards.

Common OSHA Violations

Termed the “Fatal Four” by OSHA, these violations are responsible for more than 60% of construction fatalities:

• Falls — 359 (39.9%)
• Electrocutions – 74 (8.2%)
• Struck by Object – 73 (8.1%)
• Caught-in/between* – 39 (4.3%)

(*This category includes construction workers killed when caught-in or compressed by equipment or objects, and struck, caught, or crushed in collapsing structure, equipment, or material)

Construction companies have an obligation to keep construction sites in Pennsylvania safe. When they fail to do so, construction companies put innocent workers in danger.

Employer Obligations Under OSHA

• Comply with all OSHA rules and regulations
• Provide a workplace that is free of recognized hazards
• Ensure employees have access to safe tools and properly maintained equipment
• Use color coded posters and signs to label hazardous materials
• Communicate established and updated operating procedures to employees
• Provide safety training
• Develop and implement a hazard communication program
• Display the OSHA safety and health standards posters prominently
• Offer medical examinations and training when required
• Keep records of fatalities and injuries and report them to OSHA
• Provide access to medical records, exposure records, and a log of work-related injuries and illnesses
• Post citations of violations and correct them by the OSHA deadline

If any of these rights are violated, employees may report the problem to OSHA without fear of discrimination or termination. If an injury or illness occurs, due either to an OSHA rights violation or a work-place accident, there are several situations in which you or your loved one may be able to file a lawsuit.

How a PA OSHA Violations Lawyer Can Help

Don’t become another statistic. If you’ve been hurt on the job and/or at a construction site in Pennsylvania, or if you have lost a loved on due to a dangerous work site, fight back. A Pennsylvania OSHA violations lawyer from the Pisanchyn Law Firm will work with you and help hold the liable parties accountable for their reckless behavior.

Call (800) 444-5309 and schedule a free case evaluation. We have offices in Scranton, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and will travel to you.