Work Injury in Cobb County, Georgia: Cranes & Electrocution Risks

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by Lisa Callahan lisacallahan@murphylawyer.com

6/23/2011
James K. Murphy
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Work Injury in Cobb County, Georgia: Cranes & Electrocution Risks

Although no workplace is 100% safe, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has guidelines in place in to help prevent a work injury in Cobb County, Georgia, and elsewhere.

Consider the construction industry, for example. OSHA requires that construction firms keep their workplace free of any electrocution risks. This may seem like a no-brainer; however, it's been determined that roughly 30% of crane accidents result in electrocution when a power source, such as an overhead power line, comes in contact with the crane.

Reducing Electrocution Risks on Construction Sites

Requirements regarding electrocution risks are as follows:

Employers are obligated to ensure power lines will either be de-energized or out of reach of the crane and the crane's load.
If the vision of the crane operator is obstructed someone must be designated to monitor the clearance between the power lines and the crane.
Insulating links, warning devices, and boom guards are no substitute for the 2 guidelines listed above.

If your employer's negligence has led to a work injury in Cobb County, Georgia, you should acquire the assistance of a Cobb County Worker's Compensation lawyer. A lawyer can maximize the value of your Worker's Compensation claim for your crane accident.

When it's Time to Contact a Cobb County Workers' Compensation Lawyer

At Murphy & Associates our Cobb County Workers' Compensation lawyer team is ready to answer your questions about crane injury and electrocution risks. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential personal injury case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases.

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