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7 Dangers Facing Young New Jersey Construction Workers

Many high school and college students seek to join the workforce for the summer months to make a little extra money and gain valuable work experience. One of the industries which some young people seek to join is the construction industry. As a New Jersey construction accident lawyer, I fully support young people working in the construction industry - so long as construction employers take the necessary steps to keep young workers safe.

Young Workers Have a High Risk of Incurring Occupational Injuries

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), young workers between the ages of 15 - 24 make up about 14% of the United States workforce and "face high risk for injury while on the job...".* This information was published by the CDC last April and indicates that in the decade between 1998 -2007, 5,719 young workers died from occupational injuries and approximately 7.9 million sought emergency room care for occupational injuries.

Not all of these deaths and injuries occurred in the construction industry. However, the CDC identified seven common causes of occupational fatalities, and the young construction workers are at risk for all of the causes. Specifically, the CDC found young workers to be at risk for:
  • Transportation Accidents
  • Falls
  • Contact with Objects or Equipment
  • Bodily Reaction or Exertion
  • Exposure to Harmful Substances or Environments
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Assaults and Violent Attacks

Call a New Jersey Construction Accident Attorney if You've Been Hurt

Whether you are a full time construction worker or a temporary worker, you may have the right to compensation for your injuries following a New Jersey construction accident. If you are a young construction worker who has been hurt on the job, please contact an experienced New Jersey construction injury lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 today for a free consultation about your rights and your potential recovery.

*Source: CDC: Occupational Injuries and Deaths Among Younger Workers - United States 1998 -2007, April 23, 2010

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