Monthly Archives: November 2012
OHSA Launches Impromptu Inspections When Needed
While the likelihood of an OSHA inspector’s passing by and noticing violations worthy of an impromptu inspection are rare, it does occur. It’s OSHA’s job to keep construction sites safe, though they may seem to be a thorn in the side of many supervisors and even construction workers.
Burn Injuries Carry Hefty OSHA Fines For Manufacturer
One company out of Connecticut is facing more than $70,000 in fines following a fire that injured four workers.
Sandy Recovery Brings in Construction Crews from Across Country
Thousands of construction workers are converging on the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. They will be cleaning up messes, demolishing damaged buildings, and repairing others. And throughout, safety will be a top concern.
Syracuse Company Faces Steep Fines for Fall Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is levying fines against a Syracuse construction company for exposing its employees to a serious risk of falls. According to a press release on the official OSHA website, the...
OSHA Cites NY Contractor for Violations in FL
A Saratoga Springs, NY, contractor faces penalties from the Office of Safety and Health Administration for various violations that put workers at risk of injury on a Jacksonville, FL, job site. According to a press...
Demolition Accidents Common, Preventable
When we think of construction accidents, we think of those that happen as workers are building something. But demolition (the tearing down of structures) presents similarly dangerous work conditions and numerous accidents every single year....
Second Department Reverses a Plaintiff’s Summary Judgment Award under Labor Law 240(1)
By: Robert P. Valletti, Esq. As all (if not, then hopefully MOST) personal injury attorneys who handle cases alleging violations of the plaintiff-friendly Labor Law § 240(1) know, to impose liability pursuant to Labor Law §...
Whistleblower Protection: What is it?
You have a right to work in a safe environment. And many construction sites go to great lengths to ensure the worksite is free of additional risks and hazards. But when you are put in...
Small-town Hero Dies in Construction Fall
Thirty-seven-year-old Lateef Haskins was killed recently while working at a State University College job in Oswego. The accident happened as Haskins was installing metal decking on a University building. According to Syracuse.com, this isn’t the...
Cave-In Accidents a Real and Scary Risk
When you are excavating or digging, the risk of a cave-in may be in the back of your mind. But these accidents are very real, and they’re more common than you might think. When they...
