Category: Construction Site Accidents
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.
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...
Notable Jury Award Upheld in the Second Department for Ankle & Back Injuries
By: Robert P. Valletti, Esq. Ankle and back injuries can occur in many ways on construction sites; falling from a ladder and landing on your feet, however, is one way to accomplish both at the same...
Nationwide Effort to Curb Drug Use on Construction Sites
A new nationwide effort is under way to keep workers sober and safe. The effort is led by the Construction Coalition for a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace (CCDAFW), which includes five of the largest trade associations in the country.
OSHA Extends Temporary Enforcement Measures for Construction Industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending temporary enforcement measures to prevent falls in the residential construction industry through Dec. 15, 2012. The temporary enforcement measures were part of residential fall-protective directive that became effective June 15, 2011.
