Winter Construction Accidents to Watch out for
- Feb 15 2023
Let’s face it. Working construction can be dangerous under the best of conditions. Toss in those harsh winter hazards New York can throw your way and construction workers are at ...
Winter Construction Site Hazards
- Oct 29 2020
Construction work is important work. Construction workers provide vital services to cities and work under dangerous conditions. In winter, construction workers face an entirely new set of potential hazards and ...
Who Is Legally Responsible for My Construction Accident?
- May 29 2020
Construction sites are dangerous places. There is heavy machinery, great heights, toxic substances, and electrical hazards, among other things. Despite its dangers, construction companies still have an obligation to maintain ...
NYC Scaffolding Accidents
- Dec 17 2019
Who is liable for a scaffolding accident in New York City? Recently, a scaffolding structure gave way on the 50 Hudson Yards construction site, injuring four construction workers. Investigations conducted ...
The Top Causes of Construction Accidents
- Aug 13 2019
What Are the Top Causes of Injuries and Deaths Among Construction Workers? Recently, an employee was killed while attempting to repair a Bronx recycling plant. The 47-year-old man was sent ...
NYC Construction Accidents
- Jul 12 2018
Who is liable when a construction accident occurs? The construction industry is a notoriously dangerous one.According to the United States Department of Labor, of the nearly 5,000 employees killed on ...
Safety Regulations for Operating Forklifts
- Mar 11 2018
Some of the most common machines you will see on a construction site are forklifts. These powered industrial lift trucks are used by construction workers each day. There is little ...
The “Fatal Four”
- Feb 25 2018
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data, out of the 4,693 private industry worker fatalities in 2016, 991 were in construction. This means that one in five worker ...
Common Causes of Construction Site Explosions
- Feb 17 2018
An explosion is just as scary as it sounds. Unfortunately, they are a common risk on construction sites and can lead to devastating damage and injuries for multiple construction workers ...
Most Common Construction Site Injuries During the Winter Months
- Feb 7 2018
The winter months in New York are nothing to mess around with. The freezing temperature, ices, and snows completely change the lives of all residents. Imagine then what it is ...