Category: Crush Injuries
Three Workers Hurt in Building Collapse
Three construction workers were injured when the modular building they were working on collapsed. According to the New Jersey Herald, about 50 employees were working on the site when part of the building fell. Considering...
How Dangerous Is Your Job in Your City?
The construction industry can be dangerous. From roofing to machinery—construction workers face serious risks each day. But, not all cities rank the same in terms of construction safety. According to a new infographic by Graphic...
Crane Collapses at Queens Construction Site
Several construction workers were injured recently when a crane collapsed in Long Island City According to the NY Daily News, the crane came tumbling down at a luxury development at 46th Ave and Center Blvd....
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...
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....
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...
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.
