Category: Construction Accidents

Aerial work platforms are vital pieces of equipment that are utilized all over New York, whether for construction or maintenance. The most common types of lifts include boom (telescopic or articulating) lifts, cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and spider lifts. While this equipment is crucial for jobs that require workers to

The New York Daily News reported on September 14, 2019, that the New York City Department of Buildings had filed for a contractor’s special rigger license to be revoked after he was involved in the death of a construction worker killed by a falling stone at a Manhattan work site.

For those who work in the construction industry, semi-exposed wiring is a common sight. Though all electrical lines should be properly sheathed or in conduit, wiring tends to be everywhere in a building under construction. Until the insulation goes in and the sheet rock goes up, there is always a

For months, municipalities around the country competed against each other in hopes of luring the new Amazon second headquarters to their areas. Significant tax incentives were offered along with a variety of other perks to attract upwards of 25,000 well-paying jobs. When the dust had settled, New York City was

An August 10th, 2018 construction death has been described as a freak accident, but details of the incident indicate it could have been preventable. The death occurred when a worker utilizing a saw fell, bringing the saw down with him. The saw cut into his neck, killing him. There are

A retaining wall serves one purpose, but it is a very important purpose. Retaining walls are engineered and built to hold back thousands of pounds of earth, stone, or other materials. These safety structures are used in a variety of circumstances, whether at roadside or in homes or around commercials

Construction is the most dangerous job in America, with more than 20 percent of all worker fatalities occurring in this field. Each day, workers die from electrocution, from falling debris, and from being caught between different types of machinery. Though these types of deaths are far too common, falling poses

Using a licensed contractor is a way for homeowners and other builders to have some recourse if mistakes are made during construction. The process of getting a license ensures a certain level of liability insurance is maintained, and many municipalities document which contractors work on which projects so there is

Movie magic doesn’t prevent significant injury or even death when an accident occurs. And movie magic is no protection against inadequate safety measures, as proved by an April 4th incident at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta that left one worker dead. The worker was helping construct a warehouse on the massive

When you get hurt on the job, you want to believe your employer will do what is right. You want to believe that a proper investigation will be held, and that the results of the investigation will determine how to proceed. You want to believe you work for an honest