Worker Killed in Houston Construction Accident on Water Works Way near Humble

Houston, Texas (August 9, 2020) – According to a local news source, a worker was killed in a construction accident Saturday morning in Houston.

The accident was reported just after 10:30 a.m., August 7, in the 12600 block of Water Works Way near Humble.

Officials said the contracted employee was working on a water main pipe about 35 feet underground when they were hit by a steel beam.

The worker became unconscious and had to be rescued. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

The authorities are investigating the accident.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor, Texas holds the unfortunate distinction of being the most dangerous state in which to work, particularly in the construction industry.

The common causes of construction accidents include; negligence by the employer to provide necessary training regarding the use of equipment, or if the equipment itself has deteriorated from age or is in total disrepair, improper storage of materials, lackadaisical supervision, slovenly inspections, unmarked dangers, or general non-compliance with safety regulations and regimens along with code violations.

The only way you can hope to recover from the major financial implications of your losses from an accident that occurred on a construction site is to engage the help of a smart lawyer who knows exactly what must be proven in order to arrive at the kind of compensation you deserve. At the Houston law firm of Joel A. Gordon and Associates, our attorneys have been representing accident victims like you.

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