Construction Industry – Eye Injury Risks
From dust to small rocks, construction workers may come across a wide variety of debris while working on a site. While dust, dirt, and rocks may not seem dangerous, they can cause serious eye injuries for workers in the construction industry.
In the construction industry, there are three primary types of eye injuries:
- Striking or scraping injuries, which occur when small articles of debris, like a piece of rock, scratch the surface of the eye.
- Penetration injuries, which occur when a foreign object, like a nail, goes through the eyeball
- Chemical injuries, which result from industrial chemicals or cleaning products entering the eye.
Some types of eye injuries, especially penetration injuries, can result in permanent vision loss. However, even seemingly minor eye injuries can still have long-term consequences and result in injuries like corneal abrasion, retinal detachment, and acute hyphemia, or bleeding in the space between the cornea and iris.
Due to the risk of eye injuries and other types of injuries, it may be difficult for your construction industry clients to find coverage. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their construction clients or other clients in high-risk industries. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and help agents find the best PEO coverage and savings for their insured. To learn how we can help you find coverage for your construction industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
