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Why Experienced Workers Still Get Hurt
If you've spent enough time in construction, you've heard it before.
"He'd been doing this for 20 years."
"She knew exactly what she was doing."
"He was one of our best guys."
And yet, despite decades of experience, skilled workers are still injured every year on jobsites across the country.
At first glance, it doesn't make sense.
Experience should make people safer.
Experience should help workers recognize hazards.
Experience should prevent mistakes.
And often it does.
But experience can also c
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Jul 9th 2026