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How Eyes Get Injured on Construction Sites

Every day 2,000 workers suffer occupational eye injuries according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and construction workers are often at risk. As New Jersey and New York construction injury lawyers, we are familiar with the types of eye injuries that are commonly suffered by construction workers. We understand how you were hurt, we sympathize with your physical pain, and we fight hard for your financial recovery.

Common Types of Eye Injuries on Construction Sites

Some common types of construction eye injuries include:
  • Debris or Particles Getting in the Eye: This can occur when chips of wood, cement or metal enter the eye. When a construction worker or someone else on the construction site is sanding, cutting or otherwise working with these materials, small bits of debris can get loose and enter the eye. If something more substantial gets into the eye, such as a nail, staple or tool, the injury can be more severe. Protective goggles can protect people and prevent many such injuries.
  • Eye Burns: Eye burns are another serious concern. Chemical burns from cleaning solutions or other industrial chemicals can have catastrophic effects on a construction worker’s eyesight. Also, thermal burns from intense heat such as that used in welding can cause significant construction injuries.
Of course, many eye injuries could be prevented if construction employers provided appropriate and necessary protective gear.

Contacting a New York and New Jersey Construction Accident Lawyer for Help After an Injury

If your employer failed to provide the appropriate protective gear or was otherwise negligent, then you may be entitled to damages. Contact the experienced New Jersey and New York construction eye injury lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer today at 1-800-362-9329, or fill out our online form for more information about your potential case and recovery.

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