Bridge construction is obviously a necessary pursuit for many reasons, as unsafe structures like these only lead to terrible tragedies. However, this is also a type of work that’s inherently dangerous on its own, and some bridge jobs ten to create more problems than others. Tragically, a bridge in Tennessee that’s been under construction for some time has led to more than one incident, and the most serious occurred last week where one construction worker was killed and sent two others to the hospital.
According to Tri-Cities.com:
“About 10 a.m. Wednesday, three crew members working on a bridge pylon were knocked into the South Fork of the Holston River near State Route 75 and the Boone Lake Dam by a collapsing rebar frame.
Workers on the job site fished two of the workers, a man and a woman, out of the water and got them medical attention. They could not save a second man, who was pronounced dead two hours later, after county rescue divers recovered his body from the river.
Simpson Construction Co. Compliance Officer Ron Higgins told the Herald Courier’s news partner, News Channel 11 Connects, that his company’s initial investigation shows the rebar frame collapsed after its stabilizing cable snapped. The company will continue to investigate the accident today, Higgins said.”
The injured workers are expected to recover, but officials are sure to investigate the matter further to identify the cause and fault of the accident. If you or someone you love has been injured in such an incident, you need to contact the construction accident lawyers at the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Mon, Aug 24, 2009
Construction Accidents, Work Injury