FACTS

1. Most multi-employer worksite accidents involve construction and building trades, particularly on large projects with a general contractor and multiple subcontractors. 2. Multi-employer work sites often create confusion about workplace safety regulations and responsibilities for accidents and injuries. 3. With respect to non-fatal injuries (all industries), an analysis performed by BLS identified the leading causes, of worksite accidents:

• overexertion and bodily reaction.
• slips, trips and falls.
• contact with objects or equipment.
• violence and other injuries by personnel.
• transportation incidents.

2. OSHA citations follow investigations of:

• imminent danger situations.
• severe injuries and illnesses.
• worker complaints.
• referrals of hazards from other federal, state or local […]

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