Construction site accidents are more of a common occurrence than they should be, hammers fall on toes, fingers get nicked by saws. However, some construction equipment accidents are catastrophic, particularly those involving construction equipment. Construction equipment accidents include: Severe cuts or losing limbs due to improper use of table saws and hand saws. Scaffolding defects: Defective scaffolding can fall causing injuries that range from severe to death. Burns: Electrical burns caused from arcs on welders can cause permanent eye injury or thermal skin burns. Nail guns can cause brain injury or even death if accidentally discharged in the direction of people. Power tools overall: Power tools can cause any number of injury, from electrocution to missing fingers. One of the key factors in power tool injuries is the lack of training on how to use them. Due to the size of construction crews typically being twenty or less, most do not have safety regulations in place and are not oversaw by government regulations as much as larger companies. Construction equipment injuries are often not the fault of the person who is injured. The construction company can be at fault for negligence in supplying training or the tool may be defective. Victims of construction equipment injuries should seek legal advice to determine who should be held responsible for their medical bills and lost wages.