Workplace accidents can happen in virtually any environment. Even an employee working in an office can suffer an injury from an accident. However, there's no doubt that construction workers suffer job-related hazards on an everyday basis. When New York construction...
Construction Workers’ Accidents
Worker dies from construction injuries after slab falls on him
To support the country's growing population, construction companies are constantly erecting new buildings, from houses to schools, restaurants to hotels. Although these buildings are necessary, the construction process can be very dangerous. Case in point: a worker...
Man pinned between beam and lift suffers construction injuries
New York construction sites often have heavy equipment and sometimes workers can end up getting hurt by these machines. Due to their sheer size, it's easy for workers to get run over or pinned by them and suffer serious injuries. A worker was recently pinned between...
Man dies from construction injuries at New York complex
Unfortunately, accidents occur quite frequently in the construction industry. Heights, machinery and electricity can all cause serious injuries or even death. Sadly, that was recently the case for a New York man who died on a construction site, while moving a piece of...
One person dies, one suffers construction injuries after fall
Construction workers are needed to build all types of structures. Unfortunately, construction sites often contain many dangerous elements, with heights being one of the most common ones. A fall from multiple stories can cause serious injuries or even death. Two...
Falling concrete leads to fatal construction accident
New York construction workers put themselves in danger almost every day. Construction sites are full of hazards - such as machinery, power tools, heavy materials and heights - all of which can cause serious injuries or even death. As an unfortunate example, a...
Construction worker falls from third floor balcony and is injured
While construction in Syracuse is a boost to the economy and provides jobs, the nature of the work itself can lead to injuries. Accidents, including falls from roofs, can be the most damaging for the construction worker. When these types of incidents occur, the...
Two suffer construction injuries after high-rise collapses
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...
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...
Auger accident causes serious construction injuries to man
New York construction workers might have witnessed or have been involved in accidents on the job site. Some are minor, while others are serious in nature or even fatal. No matter the results, these types of accidents are serious and should be prevented. This is why it...