[04-21-2022] Alameda County, CA – Construction Worker Killed in a Livermore Workplace Accident

An unidentified construction worker was killed after a structural collapse at a construction site in Livermore on Thursday afternoon, April 21, 2022.

According to the initial reports from the Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department, the fatal accident transpired at approximately 1:00 p.m. at a home located on Avalon Way in Livermore.

It’s unclear how the accident occurred, but a structural collapse was reported. Unfortunately, the man was killed in the collapse.

The construction worker’s identity has not been disclosed. Information about the incident is limited at the moment.

Local authorities are further investigating the incident.

Workplace Accident Statistics

In 2004, there were over 4.2 million work-related injuries and illnesses and over 5,700 work-related deaths, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than two-thirds of all American workers were injured at work in November 2020. This figure has not changed since 2018.

Despite a decrease in industrial injuries, the mortality toll from workplace accidents remains high: In 2019, 5,333 persons died at work, a 2% increase over the previous year. As it turns out, the number of persons who have died has continued to rise since 2010.

In 2019, there was a 2% increase in people killed in work-related accidents. In 2019, there were 5,333 fatalities. 16.5 percent of those who died perished due to falls, slips, and trips. Transportation-related fatalities accounted for 39.8 percent of all fatalities.

Every employer is legally responsible for the safety and health of their employees. In the American workplace, federal restrictions are enforced on organizations such as OSHA and others.

Employers must make a concerted effort to provide a safe working environment. This involves proper employee training, safety equipment, emergency protocols, spill cleanup procedures, and other precautions. Failure to meet these standards could have fatal consequences.

Worker’s Compensation Lawyers for Victims in Alameda County

It’s crucial to remember that providing a safe working environment is the employer’s duty. In California, any failure to maintain a safe workplace that results in employee injury or death is considered carelessness of the employer, firm, or manager.

The injured party or surviving family members may bring a lawsuit against the party who caused the dangerous condition.

Improving safety training, providing appropriate equipment, and maintaining equipment could make a difference in this dangerous business. For help naming the defendant(s) in your specific case, contact our Alameda County workers’ compensation attorneys at Arash Law.

If you believe someone else’s negligence caused or contributed to your construction site accident, contact Arash Law in California at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our attorneys.