Many New York construction workers deal with heights on a daily basis. There are many dangers in the construction industry, but these dangers are more common when tall, multiple-story buildings are involved. A recent collapse of a 33-story building left two workers...
Month: March 2014
Law protecting construction workers causes injuries, study says
When a construction worker is hurt on the job, injuries can often be serious and even fatal. Therefore, it is important that the employer, site owner or contractor provides a safe environment for workers.For more than 30 years, the "Scaffold Law," which is New York...
Teen’s arm crushed in work-related accident
New York residents may be interested in the story of a young man who recently was severely injured at a ski park where he worked. The 17-year-old high school student was performing his work duties at the park when his arm was crushed after it got caught in a roller...
Man suffers injuries in work-related accident
Factories and warehouses contain a host of potential hazards, as many New York workers can attest. Industrial accidents can be caused by machinery and unsafe work practices. One man suffered workplace injuries after a metal coil weighing a half-ton fell on him.The...