Yearly Archives: 2012
Census of Work Injuries: Fatal Accidents Down
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently issued preliminary results from their annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, indicating the number of fatal accidents were down in 2011 from 2010.
New Jersey Construction Company Disputes OSHA Fall-Prevention Violations
A construction company operating a Jersey City work site is facing multiple violations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA alleges the company didn’t do enough to prevent workers from falling off scaffolding.
New York Construction Accident Third Party Claims
Despite federal and state laws and regulations that are aimed at creating a safe work site, construction accidents continue to occur in New York each year. In New York City alone last year, five construction workers were killed and 152 were injured in construction-related accidents.
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.
