Construction is a high-hazard industry for workers. There’s no shortage of potential causes of catastrophic injuries. Whether it is the risk of falling from rooftops, being injured by unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, being electrocuted, or inhaling silica dust or asbestos, workers risk their lives every time they step onto a construction site.
Statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics bear this out. Of the 5,486 fatal work injuries reported in the United States in 2022, 1,056 (19%) were construction workers. That means between two and three construction workers lose their lives each day. Of the approximately 2,804,200 reported workplace injuries in 2022, 169,600 (6%) were in the construction industry. That equates to roughly 464 construction workers suffering workplace injuries each day.
