The scene was surreal this morning at the Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati after a large metal beam fell as workers poured concrete. The support beam's fall caused the collapse of a whole section of the structure, putting 20 construction workers at risk of serious injury and death. Miraculously, no workers were killed and all those involved are expected to make quick and complete recoveries.

After news sources reported that the construction workers would all survive and recover, attention quickly shifted to how such a large-scale construction site accident could happen. Several government agencies and organizations are investigating, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cincinnati building inspectors, the Cincinnati Fire Department and the Rock Ohio Caesars construction team.

While industry officials anxiously await the findings of the investigation, the injured construction workers must focus on healing. Ohio's workers' compensation system is designed to help employees who suffer work accident injuries, but sometimes workers' claims aren't treated fairly.

At Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, our Ohio workplace accident lawyers help injured workers secure the maximum benefits recoverable under law. Construction site accidents often present an opportunity for personal injury claims beyond workers' compensation benefits through third-party claims. Contact an experienced work accident attorney to discuss the specifics of your unique claim.

Source: Cincinnati.com, "No life-threatening injuries in casino collapse," Jan. 27, 2012