Yearly Archives: 2012
Construction Accident Sends “River” of Cement Through Café
One moment it was business as usual in the café of Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York. The next, a “river” of debris was coming through a hole in the wall. Fortunately no one...
CSB Releases Video on “Hot Work” Safety
In the wake of a 2010 accident in Buffalo, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a safety video entitled “Hot Work: Hidden Hazards.” The video is designed to outline the dangers of “hot...
Throgs Neck Bridge Construction Worker Seen Waving From Water Before Search Called Off
A 35-year old construction worker fell from the Throgs Neck Bridge a few weeks ago and is presumed dead after landing in the East River. Authorities called off the search for him several days after...
Crane Operator Was Involved In Other Accidents
The operator who was at the helm when a Manhattan crane came tumbling down has been involved in similar accidents before, according to the New York Daily News. This most recent accident resulted in the...
“Defects” Found In Deadly Manhattan Crane Accident
Last week we reported on a deadly crane accident in Manhattan. The crane boom came apart, killing one worker and injuring four others. The investigation into the accident has begun and problems have already been...
