Construction
Man Injured in Church Collapse in Harlem
HARLEM, NY- According to Nbcnewyork.com, a church in Harlem collapsed on Thursday, November 29, 2018. The building has apparently been in poor condition for years. The first floor dropped into the building’s basement. Witnesses report that a man riding a motorcycle out of a parking garage located behind the church became trapped … [Read more...] about Man Injured in Church Collapse in Harlem
Construction Worker Suffers Severed Arm in Florida Construction Accident
HILLSBORO BEACH, FL – According to Wsbradio.com, a man in South Florida was involved in a serious accident that caused his arm to be severed on a construction site. The incident took place on Thursday, November 29, 2018, in Hillsboro Beach. The worker’s name has not yet been released, but he was identified as a 44-year-old man. … [Read more...] about Construction Worker Suffers Severed Arm in Florida Construction Accident
Scaffolding Collapses in Lower Manhattan
Scaffolding Collapses in Lower Manhattan. ABC7 New York reported that scaffolding collapsed in lower Manhattan on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Six people were injured in the incident. The scaffolding collapsed shortly after 11:30 a.m. The scaffolding collapse accident occurred close to the intersection of Prince and … [Read more...] about Scaffolding Collapses in Lower Manhattan
Construction Sites Injuries Are On The Rise
Various Types of Construction Site Accidents. New York state has specific provisions to address the distinctive dangers faced by workers in the construction industry. These workers are subject to dangerous conditions and potentially serious injury on an ongoing basis. Recently, a report revealed that construction deaths in New … [Read more...] about Construction Sites Injuries Are On The Rise
Construction Site Injuries Up; Inspections Down
Construction Site Inspections Have Fallen As Injuries Have Risen. Since the construction boom began in recent years, there has also been an increase in construction work-related deaths in New York. A total of 17 deaths were reported in 2011, while 25 job site deaths were recorded in 2015. Statewide, construction injuries have … [Read more...] about Construction Site Injuries Up; Inspections Down
Scaffolding Accidents Injury Lawsuits
Scaffolding Accidents Result Of Negligence. Scaffolding accidents are usually the result of improper construction or negligent maintenance of the scaffolding. It is estimated that 10,000 of the 500,000 injuries that occur annually on construction sites are scaffold accidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration … [Read more...] about Scaffolding Accidents Injury Lawsuits
Construction Accident Injury Lawsuits
Construction Accident Lawsuits. Although injury and fatality rates in many industry sectors have declined significantly in the twenty-three years since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) came into being, this has not been the case in construction industry. Construction is the United State's largest industry and … [Read more...] about Construction Accident Injury Lawsuits
Construction Job Site Accidents in New York on the Rise as Site Inspections Drop
Accidents At Construction Sites In NY Increased. The amount of accidents at construction job sites in New York City rose dramatically in 2012 as compared to the year prior. According to a New York Daily News report this week, the amount of reported jobsite accidents rose from 119 in 2011 to 157 last year. The number of injuries … [Read more...] about Construction Job Site Accidents in New York on the Rise as Site Inspections Drop
Construction Workers Injured in Queens Crane Collapse
A Crane Collapse At A Construction Site. A crane at a construction site near New York’s East River waterfront caused seven people to suffer injuries. Three injured in the collapse were extricated from beneath the crane after the crane had collapsed. The incident was reported at about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The crane was needed at … [Read more...] about Construction Workers Injured in Queens Crane Collapse
New York Personal Injury Law Firm Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Construction Worker Injured on the Job
Construction Worker Injuries Lawsuit. Parker Waichman LLP, a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of injured people, has filed suit on behalf of a Queens, New York, man who was injured at a premises owned by 39 Prince Realty LLC while employed by a subcontractor of Top 8 Construction Corp. The lawsuit, which names … [Read more...] about New York Personal Injury Law Firm Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Construction Worker Injured on the Job
18 Injured After Scaffolding Accident in New York City
Scaffolding Collapsed Injured 18 People In Harlem. A Queens-based demolition company will be cited today, following yesterday's scaffolding and partial building collapse in Harlem. The collapse injured 18 people, including some who were passengers on a New York City bus. Councilwoman Inez Dickens told DNAinfo.com that Disano … [Read more...] about 18 Injured After Scaffolding Accident in New York City
Contractor Faces Manslaughter Charges for Deadly New York Crane Collapse
A Contractor Has Been Charged With Manslaughter. A contractor from Long Island has been charged with second-degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment and assault in connection with a deadly New York City crane collapse that killed seven people last year. According to a report on Newsday.com, Manhattan … [Read more...] about Contractor Faces Manslaughter Charges for Deadly New York Crane Collapse
NY Construction Industry Criticizes City’s New Crane Rules
NY Is Hoping To Become An Example For Crane Rules. The Associated Press (AP) is reporting that in addition to maintenance records and operator certification tests, engineers now must sign off before cranes are raised or dismantled in New York City. The city is also now requiring documents that prove a safety meeting was … [Read more...] about NY Construction Industry Criticizes City’s New Crane Rules
Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Report Due Thursday.
Officials Are Investigating Minneapolis Bridge Collapse That Killed 13. Later this week, federal safety officials will be discussing last year's Minneapolis bridge collapse that killed 13 people and injured 145 others. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, where it is expected to … [Read more...] about Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Report Due Thursday.
Crane Operator Charged with Bribing LI Inspector
Nu-Way Service Of Copiague Has Been Charged. One of the bosses at Long Island‘s Nu-Way Crane Service of Copiague has been charged with paying a New York City inspector more than $10,000 to falsify inspection reports and licenses, according to the Manhattan district attorney's office. Michael Sackaris, 48, of St. James, is the … [Read more...] about Crane Operator Charged with Bribing LI Inspector
Controversial Crane Rules in New York City Stir Industry Discontent
NYC Implemented A New Crane Rules. New York City has implemented new construction crane regulations aimed at preventing the types of crane collapse accidents that have killed nine people so far this year. But the city's construction contractors aren't happy, and say the new regulations - which are effective immediately - … [Read more...] about Controversial Crane Rules in New York City Stir Industry Discontent
Firms Cited in Fatal New York City Crane Collapse
NY Crane Collapse That Killed 7 People. A federal agency investigating March's fatal New York City crane collapse that killed 7 people has issued citations to three construction companies. In doing so, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the companies a total of $313,500. The New York City crane collapse … [Read more...] about Firms Cited in Fatal New York City Crane Collapse
Fatal New York Crane Collapses Result in Tougher Law
<strong NY Has Signed A New Law That Increases Penalties For Crane Collapses. The Governor of New York has signed a new law that increases both criminal and civil penalties for inspectors of construction cranes who falsify their reports. The new law also sets stiffer punishments for anyone who tries to bribe crane inspectors or … [Read more...] about Fatal New York Crane Collapses Result in Tougher Law
Dems Push for Tougher Rules Following Crane Collapse Deaths
Six People Died In After A Crane Collapse.Six people have died in crane collapses this week alone, prompting lawmakers in Congress to push for tougher rules for construction crane work. On Tuesday, nine Senate Democrats sent a letter to Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, urging the adoption of tougher standards. On Thursday, an elderly … [Read more...] about Dems Push for Tougher Rules Following Crane Collapse Deaths
New York City Crane Collapses Spark Calls for Tougher Federal Standards
Tougher Safety Standards For Tower Construction Cranes. Officials from New York City testifying before a Congressional committee yesterday urged the federal government to enact tougher safety standards for tower construction cranes. The testimony came in the wake of two separate crane collapses in Manhattan that killed a total of 9 … [Read more...] about New York City Crane Collapses Spark Calls for Tougher Federal Standards
Crane Collapses, Construction Deaths Prompt New York City to Consider New Safety Policies
Construction Accidents Prompts A New Safety Recommendations. An "unacceptably high" number of construction accident deaths in New York City this year has prompted the office of Mayor Michael Bloomberg to announce a new set of safety recommendations. The proposal comes less than a week after a crane collapse on Manhattan's upper East … [Read more...] about Crane Collapses, Construction Deaths Prompt New York City to Consider New Safety Policies
Offices Raided in the Wake of New York City Crane Collapse
Offices Of Company Involved In Crane Collapse Were Raided. The offices of New York Crane and Equipment - the company involved in last Friday's fatal crane collapse on Manhattan's upper East Side - were reportedly raided yesterday as part of a criminal probe into the tragedy. According to the New York Times, boxes of … [Read more...] about Offices Raided in the Wake of New York City Crane Collapse
Fatal New York City Crane Collapse Sparks Criminal Probe
NY Crane Collapse Prompted A Criminal Investigation. Last week's fatal New York City crane collapse has prompted the Manhattan District Attorney's Office to start a criminal investigation. According to The New York Times, the probe will try to determine if a part of the doomed crane had been seriously damaged last year and … [Read more...] about Fatal New York City Crane Collapse Sparks Criminal Probe
Two Confirmed Deaths in New York City Crane Collapse
New York Crane Collapsed Killed 2 People. The death toll of today's New York City crane collapse now stands at two, and at least one other person has been seriously injured. All three were construction workers at the site. According to MSNBC, the first fatality involved a worker who was in the cab of the crane when it fell, and the … [Read more...] about Two Confirmed Deaths in New York City Crane Collapse
Another New York City Crane Collapse, Reports of One Death
Crane Collapsed In NY Reports One Death. A crane collapsed in New York City this morning, destroying a corner penthouse on an adjacent building. According to CNN, the crane collapsed at 91st Street and 1st Avenue on Manhattan's upper east side shortly after 8:00 a.m. Media reports said that two people were pulled from the wreckage, … [Read more...] about Another New York City Crane Collapse, Reports of One Death
New York City Crane Collapse Investigation Yields Arrest
NY Crane Collapse Killed 7 Has Resulted The Arrest Of A City Inspector. Last weekend's New York City crane collapse that killed 7 people has resulted in the arrest of a city inspector. The inspector allegedly lied about checking on the crane in the weeks before it collapsed and decimated a Manhattan block. The New York City crane … [Read more...] about New York City Crane Collapse Investigation Yields Arrest
Nylon Slings Eyed in New York City Crane Collapse
Crane Collapse May Have Been Caused By The Failure Of Nylon Slings. The New York City crane collapse, which left seven people dead and destroyed much of two city blocks, may have been caused by the failure of nylon slings. According to The New York Times, photographs supplied by a person who visited the scene of the New York City … [Read more...] about Nylon Slings Eyed in New York City Crane Collapse
New York City Crane Collapse Kills Four
Crane Collapse In NYC Killed Four People. A crane collapse in New York City over the weekend killed four people and left three missing. The 19-story crane, which smashed into a townhouse, had been the subject of numerous safety complaints, and was inspected only one day before the accident. The New York City crane collapse … [Read more...] about New York City Crane Collapse Kills Four
One Killed, Two Injured In Harlem Building Collapse
One Killed Due To A Harlem Building Collapse. One person died and two others were injured when a building being renovated in Central Harlem partially collapsed yesterday. A three-person crew was gutting the five-story red-brick structure on West 113th Street when the interior floors crumbled to the ground at about 12:30 p.m., fire … [Read more...] about One Killed, Two Injured In Harlem Building Collapse
1 Dead, 2 Hurt in Partial Manhattan Building Collapse
One Died And Two Were Injured In Manhattan Building Collapse. One construction laborer died and two others were injured Tuesday as a torrent of brick and plaster from the collapsed roof of an unoccupied five-story apartment building rained down on them, police said. Richard Joseph, 33, of Brooklyn, was killed in the construction … [Read more...] about 1 Dead, 2 Hurt in Partial Manhattan Building Collapse
Collapse Horror
Construction Worker Died In A Building Collapse. A construction worker who died yesterday in a Harlem building collapse made an eerie prediction that he would be killed on the job, relatives said yesterday. Richard Joseph, 33, of Brooklyn was killed and two other workers were injured when the roof of 280 W. 113th St. … [Read more...] about Collapse Horror
Construction Accident in Wash Kills 1
A Crane Collapsed In a Construction Accident And Struck Four Buildings. A construction crane collapsed and struck four buildings, killing a person inside an apartment, authorities said. The crane was working on a vacant office building when it toppled Thursday night, crushing the top floor of an apartment building, fire department … [Read more...] about Construction Accident in Wash Kills 1
Crane Collapse in Bellevue Kills Man
One Person Was Killed When A Crane Collapsed. One person inside an apartment building was killed when a construction crane collapsed Thursday evening in downtown Bellevue, striking several buildings. Bellevue Fire Department Lt. Bruce Kroon said the man's body was found in a fourth-floor apartment of the Pinnacle Bell … [Read more...] about Crane Collapse in Bellevue Kills Man
Crane Collapse Kills 3
3 Workers Died And 5 Were Injured After A Crane Collapsed. In the Toledo area's worst construction accident in decades, three iron workers died and five other workers were injured yesterday after a 2-million-pound crane collapsed at the southern end of the new I-280 bridge in East Toledo. Rescue crews spent four hours recovering … [Read more...] about Crane Collapse Kills 3
Father’s Company Fined In Trench Death Of Son
Construction Company Fined In Trench Death. An Anderson construction company failed to provide safe working conditions for two employees working in trench that collapsed and killed the owner's son, the state licensing board found. Wham Brothers Construction was fined $4,325 for failing to have a system in place to … [Read more...] about Father’s Company Fined In Trench Death Of Son
Worker’s Arms Broken In Accident At University
A Worker Broke His Arm In An Accident At University. An employee working for a contractor completing a construction project at the University of Massachusetts broke both his arms in a recent accident on the job. The employee, John Lawrence, of All State Boiler & Construction of Farmington, Conn., was conducting pressure … [Read more...] about Worker’s Arms Broken In Accident At University
N.C. Officials Continue Investigating Water Tower Death
Scaffolding Collapsed At A Water Tower Killed One. Labor investigators say they are not yet sure why scaffolding collapsed at a water tower in Madison, killing one of three painters who were suspended 80 feet high when the accident occurred. A painter who fell to the ground, Pedro Hernandez Encarnacion, 34, of Eden died Thursday … [Read more...] about N.C. Officials Continue Investigating Water Tower Death
Worker Died From Head Trauma, Autopsy Finds
Head Trauma Is The Cause Of Death Of A Man Who Was Involved In A Construction Accident. A fall from a great height and severe head trauma will most likely be listed as the the cause of death of a Milwaukee man who was involved in a construction site accident in Racine last week, Racine County Medical Examiner Thomas Terry said … [Read more...] about Worker Died From Head Trauma, Autopsy Finds
On-Job Injuries Surging In Area
On-Job Injuries Appears To Be High This Year. The number of serious workplace accidents in southwest Connecticut, including the recent death of a construction contractor in Old Greenwich, appears to be unusually high this year, said the area director for the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health … [Read more...] about On-Job Injuries Surging In Area
Scaffolding Collapse Kills Worker
A Construction Project Claimed A Life When A Scaffolding Collapsed. A bridge construction project claimed a second life and four other workers fell or jumped 50 feet into St. Andrew Bay when a scaffolding collapsed Wednesday. Alan Stockton, 44, of Laguna Beach was killed. Scaffolding Was Pulled From The Service A second … [Read more...] about Scaffolding Collapse Kills Worker
12 Settle Lawsuits In Bridge Collapse
Lawsuits In Bridge Collapse Settlement. A dozen people injured two years ago in the collapse of a pedestrian bridge at Lowe's Motor Speedway settled their civil lawsuits Thursday in Mecklenburg Superior Court. They received an undisclosed amount of money from the defendants in the case, which included the speedway, its parent … [Read more...] about 12 Settle Lawsuits In Bridge Collapse
Chicago Scaffolding Operator Blamed
Scaffolding Operator Violated Specifications. The contractor operating the scaffold on the John Hancock Center that collapsed in high winds and triggered a deadly accident violated manufacturer's specifications, a city official said. Buildings Commissioner Mary Richardson-Lowry said Denver-based AMS Architectural Technologies did … [Read more...] about Chicago Scaffolding Operator Blamed
Hancock Center Accident Investigated
Scaffolding At The John Hancock Center Plunged To The Ground. Investigators worked Sunday to determine why scaffolding outside the John Hancock Center plunged more than 40 floors to the ground during a wind storm, killing three women in cars. Broken glass still littered the streets around the 100-story Hancock building, the city's … [Read more...] about Hancock Center Accident Investigated
Three Injured In Scaffolding Accident
Workers Were Hospitalized When Scaffolding Tilted Over. Three construction workers were hospitalized Monday morning when scaffolding they were working on tilted over, the Northampton County Sheriff's Office said. A construction worker at the scene off River Road in the Whippoorwill Hills subdivision said the workers, including the … [Read more...] about Three Injured In Scaffolding Accident
