Construction workers in Green Bay face significant hazards from electrical accidents, which can result in severe injuries including burns, cardiac trauma, nerve damage, and fatal electrocution. These incidents commonly occur due to contact with overhead power lines, exposed wiring, defective equipment, or improperly grounded electrical systems. Wet conditions, common in Green Bay's climate, can significantly increase electrical hazards on construction sites. Contributing factors often include inadequate lockout/tagout procedures, insufficient arc flash protection, lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), or violations of established safety protocols. Construction companies, electrical contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners may bear liability for injuries resulting from improper electrical safety measures, inadequate training, or failure to identify and address electrical hazards. Personal injury claims can arise from both direct electrical contact and secondary injuries caused by electrical accidents, such as falls following shock.

Legal actions involving electrical injuries in Wisconsin are governed by specific workplace safety regulations and state liability laws. Wisconsin's modified comparative negligence system allows injured parties to recover damages if they are 50% or less at fault for the accident. While workers' compensation provides initial coverage for injured workers, third-party claims may be pursued against negligent contractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Wisconsin is three years from the date of injury. Available compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability benefits, pain and suffering, and in fatal cases, wrongful death damages. OSHA electrical safety violations can provide crucial evidence in establishing liability, as they demonstrate clear breaches of required safety standards.

Good accident attorneys can help with all kinds of workplace accidents and injuries including:

• Green Bay Bucket Truck Accidents
• Green Bay Farm Injuries
• Green Bay Forklift Accidents
• Green Bay Industrial Accidents
• Green Bay Railroad Accidents
• Green Bay Warehouse Injuries
• Green Bay Welding Accidents

Related Resources:

Brown County Circuit Court 100 S. Jefferson Street Green Bay, WI 54301

Support Services:

• Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Division - Green Bay Office
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 158
• OSHA Area Office - Appleton
• Burn and Trauma Support Network - Northeast Wisconsin

Regulatory Resources:

• Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter SPS 316 (Electrical Code)
• OSHA Electrical Safety Standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart K)
• National Electrical Code (NEC) Requirements
• Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Electrical Program

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