Accidents Caused By Holes in the Floor

One of the most common causes of accidents on a construction site are slip, trip and falls.  On a Los Angeles construction site, holes in the floor, holes in the roof, or holes in any material which is frequently walked on generally results in a fall which can lead to serious injuries or even death.  All holes in a floor must be properly marked with safety tape or some other identifying warning sign.  Failure to adequately warn of the dangers of a hole is a serious safety hazard which may cause the worker to trip and fall, or if the hole is both large and deep enough, it may permit the construction worker to fall to their death.

Additionally, weak flooring or scaffolding may eventually result in a worker falling through and causing serious injuries.  On a construction site, it is important to use the safest materials to protect the lives of the workers, and any faulty or weak flooring should be replaced or identified with safety warnings.

If an injury occurred because of a hole in construction site flooring, you should speak with a Los Angeles construction accident attorney and learn what your rights are.  If you wish to speak with one of our lawyers, please call us directly at 800-715-4489 or complete a free case evaluation.