In a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), struck-by incidents are on the rise. WHO

• More than 800 U.S. construction workers died in struck-by incidents from 2011 to 2015, which is a rate higher than any other industry.

• Highway, street and bridge workers accounted for 264 of the 804 construction fatalities during the period.
• Construction workers 65 and older experienced the highest rate of struck-by fatalities.
• Highway maintenance workers, power line installers, and excavating or loading machine operators experienced the most struck-by fatalities.

• Of those 804 deaths, 52% involved flying or falling objects and equipment, with the remainder […]

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