Roofing Industry – Puncture Wounds
While at work, roofing industry employees frequently use sharp tools and equipment, including nails and nail guns. While nails play a big role in construction and repairing roofs, they also put roofing industry workers at increased risk of dangerous puncture wounds.
Puncture wounds are injuries that occur when someone’s skin is pierced by a sharp object. In the roofing industry, puncture wounds could occur when someone accidentally hits their hand with a nail. While they are not typically deep and do not cause major bleeding, puncture wounds can still be painful. In some cases, they can also lead to serious complications, like:
- Increased risk of tetanus and other infections
- Damages to bones, muscles, ligaments, or tendons
- Permanent scarring
If a puncture wound occurs on the head, it can also lead to brain damage or even death. In the roofing industry, construction workers are at risk of injuries like these due to mishandled or defective nail guns, which can turn nails into dangerous projectiles.
Due to the risk of puncture wounds and other equipment-related injuries, your clients in the roofing industry may struggle to find the right coverage. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we can help you find a home for your roofing industry 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 roofing industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
