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Elevator Accidents: Devastating Outcomes When Something Goes Wrong
May 3, 2021

Elevator Accidents: Devastating Consequences When Things Go Wrong

There are tens of thousands of elevators operating in buildings across New York City. And for the most part, they run relatively smoothly. But when something does go wrong with the functionality of an elevator, the consequences can be catastrophic. So, what goes wrong? Failed Maintenance and Repair Elevators must be properly maintained over time […]
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Workers at Risk When Parties Cover Up Construction Violations
March 22, 2021

Construction Violations Cover-Up: Workers at Risk

Trust is a component in most employer-employee relationships, whether people realize it or not. When this trust is broken because one party has failed to be honest and forthcoming, the other party can suffer considerably. This appears to be the very issue at the heart of a devastating construction accident that resulted in two fatalities. […]
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"Accidents Will Happen"? Not Necessarily
February 20, 2021

"Accidents Will Happen"? Not Necessarily

The old saying, “Accidents will happen,” is dangerous and represents a kind of fatalism at odds with the best efforts to promote job safety. A better saying would be, “Accidents don’t have to happen.” Our experience is that when accidents do happen, there is often a cause. Failing to Hire Certified Workers One example of […]
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A Windvaning Crane and Falling Shards of Glass Pose Lethal Threats
February 3, 2021

Windvaning Crane and Falling Glass: Lethal Threats

There is a reason why construction sites in Manhattan have covered walkways adjacent to the sites. But these walkways do not always offer complete protection from glass and debris that fall during heavy winds. A Giant Wind Vane 85 Floors Up Late in 2020, a spinning crane caused debris to fall on 57th Street, causing […]
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Reports: Construction Industry Fatalities, Injuries Rise
February 1, 2021

Reports: Construction Industry Fatalities, Injuries Rise

At the end of each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issues reports on occupational deaths and injuries. Last month, the BLS released its reports for 2019, including information on construction accident injuries and fatalities that year. Unfortunately, on-the-job construction fatalities continued to rise in 2019. BLS said construction fatalities reached a 12-year high […]
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Winter Cold Poses Serious Risk for Construction Workers
January 29, 2021

Winter Cold Poses Serious Risk for Construction Workers

Most construction workers appreciate not being stuck behind a desk all day. However, New York is not a place where it’s partly cloudy with comfortable temperatures every day. Construction workers must endure the challenges of working in an environment that experiences all four seasons. The cold temperatures of winter can pose significant hazards to people […]
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