As a commercial construction worker, there’s nothing more important than your health and well-being. Not only should you take steps to remain safe throughout the day, but you expect your employer to do the same. Unfortunately, there are times when accidents occur on a job site. If this happens and you’re involved, it could result
Jenny Santos, 29, of Kearney, N.J., fell to her to her death off an escalator at the World Trade Center Oculus Saturday morning, officials said. Santos was attempting to retrieve a hat for her twin sister, Jessica, when she lost her balance and fell 30 feet from the escalator they were riding, officials said.
Doorman Miguel Gonzalez, 59, has died after he slipped on a step and fell through a glass door while he was shoveling snow during Thursday’s snowstorm, officials said. The incident happened in front of 333 E. 93rd Street at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper East Side, officials said. Gonzalez had slipped head first into
Construction workers in New York often work in high places. One option to reach these higher spaces is scaffolding. When used properly, scaffolding is a safe option. Ignoring safety protocol can lead to tragedy. Workers and employers can take specific steps to stop these tragedies from occurring. Injured employees might seek compensation if the cause
Officer Bianca Bennett, 27, of Queens, was killed after her car struck a traffic circle and flipped in Pelham Bay, officials said. The vehicle ran off the roadway at City Island Road and Park Drive, flipping several times before catching fire, officials said. Bennett was a passenger in a red Dodge Durango driven by
in Yin Jiang, 59, a deliveryman, was on his bicycle without his helmet when he was struck by a truck, officials said. The accident happened on Broadway near West 88th Street on the Upper West Side. According to police and witnesses, the cyclist tried to swerve around a parked car when the truck hit him.
Melissa Ortiz, 36, of Yaphank, was pulled out of her burning vehicle after a National Grid truck collided with her sports utility vehicle, officials said. The accident happened on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 60 in Ronkonkoma. The collision occurred in the eastbound lanes and resulted in the SUV flipping over and catching
As a welder, you are well versed in safety procedures. You know to wear protective gear to avoid burns. You also know that your hood protects your eyes from the light of the torch. But, did you know that the fumes can be hazardous as well? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
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
A male barber who was only identified by his first name, Louis, was in serious condition after he was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Midtown Manhattan. The victim had apparently fainted and fell into the street when the incident occurred, officials and witnesses said. The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital with life-threatening
