Most Common Construction Accident Injuries
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces. The "Fatal Four" categories identified by OSHA account for most construction injuries:
1. Falls from Height
Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, and elevated platforms cause severe injuries including:
- Spinal fractures and compression injuries
- Herniated discs and spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injury from head impact
- Multiple fractures — wrist, ankle, pelvis, hip
- Internal organ injuries
2. Struck-By Injuries
Being hit by falling objects, swinging equipment, or vehicles on the construction site can cause:
- Traumatic brain injury and concussions
- Crush injuries to hands, feet, and limbs
- Fractures and dislocations
- Eye injuries and facial trauma
3. Heavy Lifting / Overexertion
Repeated heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling cause:
- Lumbar disc herniations — the most common construction injury we treat
- Rotator cuff tears from overhead work
- Knee injuries — meniscus tears and ligament damage
- Repetitive strain injuries
4. Caught-In / Between
Getting caught in machinery, between equipment, or in a trench collapse causes crush injuries, amputations, and severe soft tissue damage requiring immediate surgical evaluation.
Treatment at MAIC for Construction Injuries
As a Workers' Compensation authorized facility, MAIC provides every specialty a construction worker needs:
- Orthopedic surgery: Fracture treatment, ligament repair, joint reconstruction
- Neurology: TBI/concussion evaluation, nerve damage assessment, NCV/EMG testing
- Pain management: ESI, nerve blocks, medication management for chronic pain
- Physical therapy: Work-specific rehabilitation and return-to-work conditioning
- Diagnostic imaging: On-site MRI, X-ray, and NCV/EMG — no outside referrals needed
Workers' Compensation for Construction Workers in NY
In New York, if you're injured at a construction site, your employer is required to carry Workers' Compensation insurance. Key things to know:
- You have the right to choose your own doctor — your employer cannot force you to see their company doctor
- All treatment is covered at $0 cost to you — Workers' Comp pays for medical treatment, lost wages, and disability benefits
- Report your injury immediately — notify your supervisor and file an incident report as soon as possible
- Document everything — the medical records from your first visit become the foundation of your WC claim
Section 240 ("Scaffold Law") Protection
New York's Labor Law Section 240 provides special protections for construction workers injured in elevation-related accidents. If you fell from scaffolding, a ladder, or any elevated work surface, property owners and general contractors may be held strictly liable for your injuries — meaning you may be entitled to compensation beyond Workers' Comp.
This makes the quality of your medical documentation even more important. MAIC's reports include detailed causation narratives that connect your injuries to the construction site conditions.
Why Choose MAIC for Construction Injury Treatment
- Same-day intake — don't wait weeks for a specialist appointment
- All specialties under one roof — no lost referrals or records
- WCB MTG-compliant documentation from the first visit
- We handle all Workers' Comp paperwork — C-4 forms, authorization requests, appeals
- Bilingual staff — Se habla español
- Convenient Bronx location near Fordham Rd — accessible by B, D, and 4 trains
Get Treatment for a Construction Injury
If you were injured at a construction site in the Bronx, call MAIC at (888) 991-5290 for a same-day evaluation. All Workers' Compensation carriers accepted. Located at 2522 Hughes Ave, Bronx NY 10458.