Crush injuries are serious matters that can impact workers at a construction site. Many different objects, including heavy machinery, can push construction workers against something and pin them there. When a worker is pinned, he or she can be crushed. The same is true if something falls atop of a worker and crushes him or
Jose Cruz, a 59-year-old construction worker from Sunset Park, died on Wednesday, April 12, after falling from an I-beam at 1604 Broadway (near W. 49th Street). As NYC Buildings Commissioner Rick Chandler informed reporters that the fall was “completely preventable” and that Cruz should have had “tie offs with his personal protection equipment, which he
Construction workers are at risk of a host of injuries. One of those injuries is a brain injury. These injuries are troubling because the brain is the command center for the body. This means that brain injuries can impact every aspect of your life. If you suffer a brain injury at work or have a
Rene Hernandez, 43, was identified as the driver in a car crash that left a 75-year-old woman critically injured, officials said. The woman, whose name was not released, was taken to Elmhurst Hospital where she was treated for critical, but non-life threatening injuries. The incident happened on 99th Street and 63rd Street. Hernandez
The dangers facing construction workers are serious. One type of accident that might occur is especially troubling — falls from considerable heights. Falling from even the top of a shorter ladder can lead to serious injuries. Employers must ensure that workers have what they need to stay safe and to minimize the risk of falls.
Gelasio Reyes, 32, of Queens, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run car while he was riding his bicycle in Sunnyside, Queens, officials said. Christian Guiracocha, 25, was identified as the driver of the red Ford Focus that allegedly struck Reyes on 43rd Avenue and 39th Street. The driver continued on through the intersection
As a New York construction worker, you are well aware of most of the dangers present on job sites. Every day, you are at risk of getting hit by falling objects, stepping into an uncovered and unmarked hole, or being crushed by a crane. You are always careful to wear to your personal protective gear
Considering that falls and falling objects are some of the biggest contributors to construction accidents, you might think that shorter buildings are overall safer for construction workers. You’d be mistaken, in that case. Currently, in New York City, workers are most at risk at non-union job sites, which typically include buildings under 10 stories tall
A 32-year-old male worker at JFK Airport was taken to Jamaica Hospital with serious head trauma on March 17, 2017. The employee had been working at Building 87 preparing a LAN Airlines aircraft for its flight to Santiago, Chile. The worker stepped back from the plane, but the stairway had been removed, and he fell
Do you live in New York City? Do you work in the Big Apple? If so, you know one thing to be true: You don’t have to look far to find a construction site. As a commercial construction worker, there is nothing better than the thought of doing your part in completing a project. However,
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