Monthly Archives: June 2012
New Jersey Ironworker Falls into Acid-Filled Tank
An old roof gave way and caused a worker to fall 20 into a vat of nitric acid. He suffered a punctured lung, broken hip bones, a broken pelvis, broken ribs, and burns on his legs.
Study Says Random Workplace Inspections Increase Safety
For New York and New Jersey construction companies, random inspections are often seen as a headache—an interruption to the regular flow of the work day and the potential to be scolded for oversights and mistakes....
The Breadth of Accidents Covered by Labor Law §240(1): Andresky v. Wenger Construction Co.
By: Robert P. Valletti Defense Attorneys seek alternative avenues to try and beat the liberally construed plaintiff-friendly Labor Law §240(1). The main defenses include doctrines such as sole proximate cause and failure to use safety...
Valuable Safety Resource For Construction Workers
A little-known website from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) contains a wealth of information on construction safety. The site, called the Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health (eLCOSH), allows visitors...
OSHA Calls On NJ Construction Companies to Focus on Fall Prevention
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) this week issued a “call to action” for New Jersey construction companies. They’ve asked that all those companies with workers working at elevations above 6 feet ensure they...
