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Workers’ Compensation Claims Relating to Elevator Shaft Accidents (Part A)

Workers at construction sites understand they face serious risks on the job. However, many of the risks can be eliminated with adequate safety measures in place. If you have been seriously injured during the course of your employment-for example, if you slipped and fell into an an elevator shaft-you may be eligible to receive Iowa Workers' Compensation.

A Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney can assist you with the claims process. In addition, a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney can work with you to make sure the compensation you receive is fair and addresses the full extent of your injuries.

Causes of an Elevator Shaft Accidents

Without proper procedures, problems are more like to arise. Common causes of slipping and falling into an elevator shaft include:

• Equipment defects - lack of regular maintenance or inspection to ensure equipment is properly installed.
• No safety measures - no scheduled safety inspections or employee training available to prevent unsafe conditions.
• No protective gear or equipment - workers are not trained on its proper use and are not required to use it.

If an elevator shaft opening is uncovered, or there are no guardrails in place, the risk of a worker slipping and falling, sometimes from great heights is greatly increased. To reduce the risk of slipping and falling into an elevator shaft, any edges, sides or openings more than 6 feet above ground must be protected with a safety net or guardrail system.

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