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Construction companies and building owners erect scaffolding as a means of supporting the professionals building or repairing an edifice. Unfortunately, scaffolding failures and gravity-related incidents are a leading cause of injury and death among construction...
Construction work is some of the best-paying employment available for blue-collar professionals in New York. However, it pays so well in part because of how dangerous it can be to perform. Workers could end up injured by a defective tool or falling materials. They...
The construction industry can be dangerous and is rife with injury. Manhattan construction workers operate heavy tools and equipment on a daily basis. Even while wearing hard hats and appropriate safety gear, devastating accidents can happen. One seemingly minor misstep can lead to construction site accidents that result in very serious injuries. However, even when physical damages obtained while working…
When a person works on a construction site in New York City, there can be a certain amount of risk of injury from defective equipment, disregard of safety and improper handling of tools. Often, an injury received on a worksite can be a serious one, preventing the person from working for an extended period of time. For example a crush…
When workers rush into an area that has been devastated through a natural disaster or other large-scale event, often there is a feeling of urgency to rebuild and give people back their homes and businesses. However, in the rush to get things done, sometimes construction workers end up injured, putting a further delay on projects. Defective equipment, disregard of safety…
Scaffolding accidents can result in some pretty serious injuries because the victim usually falls more than a few feet. It therefore falls upon the construction company managers to ensure that scaffolds are secured and safe before they allow their construction workers to stand on them. When scaffolds give way, workers can suffer back injuries that result in permanent disability, preventing…
When people think of construction in New York City, they often picture tall cranes and a crew of men working on a building. However there is quite a bit of construction that takes place beneath the city streets and when a construction site accident happens, it can create a difficult situation for rescue workers. Explosions are not uncommon and workers…
While many people think that construction is a seasonal occupation, here in New York City there is always some building going up coming down. When the winter weather is playing havoc outside, it is especially important for building contractors to ensure that their construction site is safe. Construction workers can easily be injured and such accidents can have permanent effects…
Without cranes on a building site, the erection of New York City’s famous skyscrapers would not be possible. However, lately, cranes seem to be the cause of several accidents around the city, sending seriously injured workers to local hospitals and even causing the deaths of those unlucky enough to get trapped beneath falling parts. Now, another construction accident concerning a…
One of the features that make up a city’s skyline is tall buildings. New York City, for instance, has towering skyscrapers that light up the night sky, while other cities may have tall hotels. It is inspiring when one thinks of the hundreds of hours of labor that went into erecting these massive structures. While architects often receive all of…