The Las Vegas airport is undergoing a massive terminal construction project, and while it’s seen as a benefit to the local economy for many reasons, the project has already seen its share of serious problems. In February, a pavement company employee was killed in an accident, and another report has surfaced that five construction workers were injured in another incident.
According to the San Jose Merucry News:
“Officials say two workers remain hospitalized after five men were hurt in a construction accident at the McCarran International Airport international terminal project.
Airport spokesman Glenn Gardner says one man was being treated for injuries including a punctured lung after the accident just before 7 a.m. Tuesday.
Gardner says Nevada Occupational Safety and Health officials are investigating why a horizontal structure of reinforced steel rods collapsed around the men as they were building it.
The five men work for Pacific Coast Steel, a subcontractor on the $2.4 billion terminal project. The terminal is expected to open in 2012.”
It could be some time before OSHA has completed its investigation regarding the cause or causes of this incident, but when it does, it’s likely that liability will attach to at least one entity. These situations could be governed by personal injury law, workers’ compensation law and perhaps other realms of legal discipline depending on the nature of the injuries, the status of the workers who were injured and several other factors.
What that means is that if you or someone you love has been injured in a construction accident, you need to seek the help of a construction accident attorney who will understand all of the different legal possibilities that could arise. Contact the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
Construction Accidents