Excavation, Inc., uses explosives to prepare land for construction projects. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because a. the activity is inherently negligent. b. Excavation is a corporation. c. the activity is extremely risky. d. the amount of liability can be added to the costs of construction

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24 September, 21:42

Excavation, Inc., uses explosives to prepare land for construction projects. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because a. the activity is inherently negligent. b. Excavation is a corporation. c. the activity is extremely risky. d. the amount of liability can be added to the costs of construction

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Hannah · Answer 1

Excavation, Inc., uses explosives to prepare land for construction projects. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because The activity is extremely risky

Option (C) is correct.

Explanation:

Excavation activity is an extremely risky activity. This activity has many accidents associated with it. every year many people die or get injured in accidents related to excavation. So due to the high risk associated with this strict liability is imposed on this activity.

Risks associated with excavation are explosion, gas escape, flooding, etc. Other dangers like hazardous atmospheres, the possibility of fatal accidents, Falling loads can also be there. These dangers are sudden and fail to give time to workers to escape. So before undertaking such activity permission must be obtained from the government.