As a new construction worker, you may think that all of the personal safety gear you wear will protect you from every accident. Unfortunately, this is not the case. If you do not wear your gear properly, it can fail. If your gear is defective, it can fail. And sometimes, the accident is so severe …
Your hardhat is not foolproof against traumatic brain injuries Read More »
As a veteran crane operator in New York, you know all the ins and outs of handling your crane. You’ve probably grown so accustomed to operating such equipment that you are sure you could do it blindfolded. No matter how comfortable you get, it is always important to remember how dangerous your job really is. …
Construction work is some of the highest risk work for injuries or even death on the job. So far in New York in 2016, 29 construction workers have been killed on the job. Due to the large machinery, the movement of heavy materials and many other risk factors, there is substantial risk to those who …
Construction worker falls 15 feet into Chelsea hole Read More »
As a construction worker, you are staffed with many responsibilities throughout the day. No matter what task you’re taking on, nothing changes the fact that your safety, health, and well-being should always come first. If you have any reason to believe that you’re in an unsafe situation, you should remove yourself without delay. Ladders are …
Ladders are often the culprit of a construction site accident Read More »
Every job has its risks. People in every industry can and are injured on the job, often requiring medical attention. That’s why there are law protecting workers, including laws requiring that employers pay into workers’ compensation and that set standards for safety on the job. Even when everyone complies with safety regulations, there’s still risk …
What to do if you’re injured in a construction site accident Read More »
George Smith, 47, of Brooklyn and Alessandro Ramos, 43, of Queens, were killed on a construction site after a 6,500-pound steel beam fell from a crane, officials said. The incident happened at an in-progress apartment complex at 81-10 134th Street in Briarwood. The beam was lifted four stories high with the crane when it …
Two Construction Workers Killed In Queens Accident Read More »
Two men suffered minor injuries after getting stuck in a trench at a construction site in Williamsbridge, Bronx, according to reports. One of the men was on duty at a construction site at Hicks Street and Fish Avenue. Firefighters were able to set up an emergency basket and place the men inside. The …
Two Workers Injured After Getting Stuck In Trench Read More »
A construction worker was seriously injured after he fell several floors while working on the side of a building in midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning, officials said. The incident happened at 38th Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway. The victim, whose identity has not been released, landed on scaffolding. Rescuers were able to …
Construction Worker Seriously Injured After Midtown Manhattan Fall Read More »
Louis Mata, 32, of Port Chester, was killed when he was struck by a fallen wooden plank at a construction site, police said. He was hit on the premises of the 421 Hudson Street construction site, around 5 p.m., fire officials said. Mata was brought to Lenox Health Greenwich Village with severe neck and …
Worker Killed By Falling Plank At West Village Construction Site Read More »
Duane Morgan of Morgan Levine Dolan won $13,262,707.11 in a verdict against the MTA and other defendants earlier today. The injured construction worker had fallen from a crane while working on the 2nd Avenue Subway line. After over a three week trial, the jury came back holding the defendants responsible for failing to provide …
Duane Morgan Recovers Over $13.2 Million For Injured Construction Crane Operator Read More »
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