Which of these accident types results in the most construction industry fatalities?
Answer Falls
When it comes to workplace safety, construction is right up there with the most dangerous occupations. In 2018, over 20% of workplace fatalities were in construction. Of these deaths, more than half were caused by these "Fatal Four" accident types: falls (33.5%), struck by object (11.1%), electrocutions (8.5%), and being crushed by equipment (5.5%).
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