Understanding Scaffolding Injury Claims
Accident types, OSHA violations, and settlements
2026 Scaffolding Statistics
60
Deaths
4.5K
Injuries
$950,000
Avg Value
72%
Falls
Common OSHA Violations
No Fall Protection (1926.451)
Missing guardrails, harness
1.6x
multiplier
Defective Planking
Damaged, undersized, or missing planks
1.4x
multiplier
Improper Erection
Not following manufacturer specs
1.5x
multiplier
Overloading
Exceeding weight capacity
1.4x
multiplier
No Training
Untrained workers on scaffold
1.3x
multiplier
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Based on OSHA Scaffolding Standard 1926.451, BLS Construction Injury Data 2026, NIOSH Fall Prevention Reports