Construction Sites Hide Deadly Risks

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

New home construction sites are hiding deadly dangers — and visitors are getting hurt or killed. With over a million homes built last year, open stairwells, missing guardrails, and unsecured floors pose serious risks to buyers, friends, and families touring unfinished properties. One tragic death already occurred when a guest fell from a site without safety barriers. Builders can’t just rely on warning signs — they must enforce strict visitor policies, provide escorts, require waivers, and ensure fall hazards are secured at all times. Without public tracking or OSHA oversight for civilians…