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
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
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
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
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
