Family of Man Killed in Scaffold Accident Begs for Answers
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Making your living standing on a scaffold is dangerous and scary work, even for the toughest construction workers. However, once you are back on the ground, there should be no further cause for concern. The family of a 59-year-old construction worker is wondering why their loved one died when a piece of the building … [Read more...] about Family of Man Killed in Scaffold Accident Begs for Answers
Pedestrians Pushed into Street by Scaffolding
NY- Nyc.streetblog.org writes that the constant construction in the city comes with ever-present scaffolding on the streets causing people to walk in the road. A study conducted in Manhattan indicated that pedestrians are over 50 percent more likely to walk in the roadway when scaffolding is in place. The construction scaffolding … [Read more...] about Pedestrians Pushed into Street by Scaffolding
Scaffolding Falls onto Hotdog Vendor in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY – According to the nypost.com, a hot dog vendor was struck by falling scaffolding and injured in Brooklyn on Monday, February 18, 2019. The scaffolding hit the victim in the head. The vendor has worked at the location for several years. The incident took place at about 3:20 in the afternoon when he was hit by a … [Read more...] about Scaffolding Falls onto Hotdog Vendor in Brooklyn
New York Lawmakers Address the City’s Hundreds of Miles of Scaffolding
NY, New York – According to Gothamist.com, lawmakers are working on a new bill designed to address the more than 300 miles of scaffolding that are currently in place around New York City. The tunnels, which are intended to protect pedestrians from debris that could fall at a construction site, create potential dangers of their … [Read more...] about New York Lawmakers Address the City’s Hundreds of Miles of Scaffolding
