The spring and summer months are some of the busiest for those workers who are providing services for homeowners. Among those service providers are roofers who have one of the most dangerous jobs of any who are employed in the construction sector. Roofers are susceptible to injuries that may result in a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
While most roofers are very professional and follow many safety rules that help prevent injuries, accidents do happen. Despite the safety steps taken by roofers it is a particularly dangerous job. Roofers experience injuries at a very high rate, in fact, 2% of all deaths that occured at work in 2019 were roofers according to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.
With workers who are working at a height like roofers, death is certainly a risk that may occur when these workers are performing their duties. Not all injuries are death though and there are a number of different injuries that roofers encounter when doing their jobs, including;
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Broken bones are common among roofers. A broken bone can happen after a roofer falls off the roof or through the ceiling of a home they are working on. A fall from that height will very commonly result in an injury that includes broken bones.
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI). Height is a common theme that plays throughout all of these injuries. When roofers are working and fall hard to the ground it is not uncommon for them to land on their head which may cause a traumatic brain injury. TBI’s can result in long-term absence from the job.
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Puncture wounds. Roofers are often using high powered nail guns to install shingles and when these are not used properly and in a safe manner they can often cause puncture wounds. This is not the only way a roofer may experience a puncture wound, but it is the most common.
The installation of a roof on a home is an important job that requires professionalism and safety. While most roofers are following safety guidelines and working in a way that will keep themselves and their co-workers safe, there are moments where accidents may happen. An injured roofer may feel the need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim if the injury will result in her/him not being able to perform the duties of the job.
Injuries on a job site can be serious and may require documentation and medical attention. Your first step should always be to make sure you are safe and out of harm's way. Then, you should report your injury to your supervisor. Once you have completed these steps you may want to speak with a board certified workers’ compensation attorney. Contact our office and speak with one of our experienced attorneys and we will review your case and work with you to walk you through the claims process.
