Monthly Archives: September 2012
A Foreseeable Opinion: Fabrizi v. 1095 Avenue of the Americas, LLC
By: Robert P. Valletti, Esq. An interesting opinion came down from the First Department on September 18, 2012 on a Labor Law §240(1) case which may (or may not) have some implications regarding Defendants’ abilities...
OSHA Protects Whistleblowers
As a worker in an inherently dangerous field, you have the right to a safe work environment. When your employer, contractor or job site owner creates an environment that’s less than safe, you have the right to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
Blasting Accident Results in Safer Practices
Just a few weeks ago, we blogged about a blasting accident in Manhattan. It was a controlled blast, but it left debris and rocks flying through the air. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the accident has changed the procedures for future controlled blasts in the city.
Brooklyn Building Collapse Due to Lack of Supervision?
Earlier this month, one construction worker was killed and another injured when the building they were working on partially collapsed.
Concrete Barrier Falls, Kills Jersey Worker
A construction worker from West Berlin, N.J., was killed when a concrete barrier fell on him while on a Bethlehem road construction site.
Research Firm Says Construction Fall Prevention Will Only Grow
An increased awareness in fall protection and increased enforcement of safety shortcomings will reportedly serve to grow the fall-protection industry significantly over the coming years, according to new research.
New Jersey Track Worker Killed in Equipment Accident
A New Jersey Transit worker who had reportedly been a track man with the department for over a decade was killed last week in an accident involving track equipment.
“It’s an Alter…or you might call it a [Structure under New York Labor Law §240(1)]”
By: Robert P. Valletti, Esq. For those who are movie buffs, the title of this article is an altered movie line uttered by superstar actor Owen Wilson from the Blockbuster “Meet the Parents.” Watch the...
NYC Scaffolding Falls Often End in Serious Injury
A construction worker at a Fort Hamilton building was injured when he fell 12 feet this past week. According to DNAinfo.com, the worker incurred multiple non-life-threatening injuries in the fall and was transported to Maimonides...
Forklift Accident Kills Worker in N.J.
Slow and low is a phrase frequently used to describe the safest way to use a forklift. Whenever the forks of a lift are elevated, the machine risks tipping, which can result in tragedy. Such...
