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The Most Hazardous Industries Are Construction Jobs In Michigan

The construction industry is one of the most hazardous industries in Michigan–and falls are the single leading cause of accidents and fatalities in this industry.  Only about four percent of Michigan’s workforce is employed in construction–however, construction fatalities account for more than 40 percent of all fatal workplace accidents.

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) is launching an extensive awareness campaign to alert construction employers that they must provide appropriate fall protection and training for employees exposed to fall hazards.  The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG).

“This year in Michigan, we’ve had nine fatal accidents in construction caused by falls.  This is simply not acceptable,” said DLEG Director David C. Hollister.  “We know that fatal accidents can be greatly reduced when employers follow the rules and apply effective worker safeguards on every jobsite where fall hazards are present.”

Fatal Accidents Caused by Falls in 2005:

• September 16 – Randy VanZalen Builders – Oakfield Township – Randy VanZalen, The victim was working on a board 15 feet above the ground that collapsed.
• August 19 – Nomad Construction, Inc. – Sault Ste. Marie – Edward Jacques – Age 69, The victim was standing on a folding chair; the chair collapsed and he struck his head.
• August 10 – Ripke Construction – Grayling – Kristopher Vogt – Age 28, Employees were erecting wooden trusses that collapsed, causing the victim to fall 14 feet.
• July 19 – Shoreline Roofing & Construction – Gibraltar – James Campbell – Age 41, The victim was working on a pitched roof.  He slipped, falling approximately 19 feet.
• June 6 – Roofcon, Inc. – Auburn Hills – Ramiro Garcia – Age 29, Two workers were cutting holes in a roof deck.  The deck broke and the victim fell 20 feet. 
• May 31 – Acker Steel Erectors – Saline – Greg Creech – Age 32, The victim was traveling on a roof purlin with no fall protection, lost his balance and fell 25 feet.
• May 11 – Exquisite Homes of Michigan, Inc. – Henry Delgado – Age 38, A gust of wind blew over the ladder the victim was working from.  He fell about 30 feet.
• February 12 – Brillante Masonry – Vincenzo Barretta – Age 63, Two employees were using a tubular welded scaffold.  The victim fell 10 feet off the scaffold.
• January 18 – V.I.J. Roofing & Remodeling, L.L.C. – Joe Kennedy – Age 33, Three workers were installing roof shingles on a house.  The victim fell approximately 40 feet.
  

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