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Iowa Work Injuries: Fall Accidents (Part A)

Falls are one of the leading causes of injurie at work. One of the most dangerous accidents that can occur on a worksite is a scaffold accident. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an estimated 65% of construction workers work on scaffolds regularly. Not only do accidents happen on scaffolds, but they also happen on lifts, hoists, ladders, and other common construction equipment.

If you have been injured in a fall accident at work, you may be eligible for damages in a Workers' Compensation claim in Iowa. To file a Workers' Compensation claim in Iowa, you can get the professional help of a Des Moines Workers' Compensation lawyer.

In situations where you are unfairly denied coverage for your workplace injury, a Des Moines Workers' Compensation lawyer can represent your rights in the quest for fair compensation for your injuries.

The Danger of a Scaffold Accident

On construction sites, a scaffold accident is typically the most severe in terms of injuries. When a worker falls from a scaffold, ladder or other height, they can suffer from broken bones, internal damage, a spinal cord injury, or a traumatic brain injury. This type of accident can occur during a fall from a defective, poorly installed, or poorly manufactured scaffold.

Furthermore, if an employer fails to ensure the proper use of protective gear, a scaffold worker may be injured by objects that fall onto a scaffold. Regardless of the circumstances relating to your scaffold accident, you may be eligible to file a Workers' Compensation claim in Iowa.

OSHA Scaffold Regulations

According to OSHA, every employer, supervisor, and worker who works with scaffolds must abide by OSHA scaffold regulations. These regulations include specifications on the design and construction of scaffolds, as well as capacities and use.

According to OSHA regulations, each scaffold component must be able to support its own weight plus at least 4 times the maximum intended load. Furthermore, every suspension rope must be able to support at least 6 times the maximum intended load.

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