construction accident

April 13, 2011

New York construction worker killed in accident

Safety regulations are put in place to keep individuals safe. When those rules are ignored, the results can be fatal. […]
February 11, 2011

New York construction workers fall to their death

Construction is one of the most dangerous lines of business. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) puts numerous […]
January 14, 2011

Wall Collapse Causes First NYC Construction Fatality of 2011

Earlier this week, a New York City construction worker lost his life in the first fatal construction accident of the […]
November 18, 2010

Over-Excavation Blamed for Construction-Related Building Collapse

An analysis by engineers has found that nearby excavation and the continuous vibration of construction vehicles were the likely causes […]
November 12, 2010

OSHA Fines Two Companies Following New York Scaffolding Collapse

A scaffolding collapse at Binghamton University in New York last June resulted in six injuries and a thorough investigation by […]
October 23, 2010

Reported Workplace Injuries Declined in 2009

The number of reported workplace injuries and ailments decreased in 2009, from 3.9 per every 100 workers to 3.6. The […]
September 29, 2010

Crane Owner Sentenced to Prison for Deadly Construction Accident

On May 30, 2008, New Yorkers in the vicinity of the Azure condo building on East 91st and First Avenue […]
September 16, 2010

New York Contractor Fined for Hazardous Working Conditions

Painting and Decorating Inc., a contractor providing painting and stucco services in New York, could face up to $225,000 in fines […]
July 23, 2010

Trial Over Deadly Crane Collapse Ends in Acquittal

The crane rigger accused of negligence and corner cutting prior to a deadly New York City crane collapse was acquitted […]