Category: Construction Site Accidents
Construction Falls Prove Fatal (and Preventable), Again and Again
Falls are the leading cause of construction accident deaths, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Just this week, a worker in San Francisco was killed when he fell from a four-story residence he...
Fire at WTC Construction Site
Another construction accident hit the World Trade Center last week, according to the New York Daily News. The accident involved a fire at a storage container. While no one was injured, this marks the sixth...
Construction Companies and Their Duty to Protect Against Falls
A roofing company is facing a proposed $70,000 fine for “exposing roofing workers to fall hazards” on one particular site.
Road Construction Accidents Open New Risks
A good number of construction workers work on road projects. Road construction presents many additional risks, aside from those commonly seen in traditional building construction.
OSHA Issues Post-Sandy Mold Warnings
Clean-up and construction workers will encounter mold in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, says the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. For that reason, all workers need to be aware of the dangers of mold and...
OSHA Asks for Safety Regulation Input
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking for input from employers and construction workers. They are set to streamline their construction standards and have issued a request for workers and employers alike to submit...
Crane Accident Crushes NYC Construction Worker
A 38-year-old construction worker was killed in the Bronx last week. According to the Associated Press, Michael Tristan Mananghaya was working just outside of Bronx-Lebanon hospital when the accident occurred. According to witnesses, he “didn’t...
Crane Fire in Australia Has Ties to NY Crane Company
When crane accidents happen, the potential for injuries or even death is huge. These tall, heavy, and hulking machines present unique dangers to those who operate them and to those who merely work in their presence
Another NYC Crane Collapse
The second crane accident in one month happened recently in Hell’s Kitchen. While no one was injured, the potential for injury was great and the accident offered another look at the importance of crane safety.
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.
