The U.S. News & World Report reported recently on a tragic workplace accident in the Mount Eden neighborhood of the Bronx that led to the death of a young mechanic last Thursday, February 18 when an elevator he was maintaining fell and crushed him. According to a news release issued by the New York City …
Long Island Construction Incidents Claim Two Lives
Patch reported recently that two aerial accidents at Long Island businesses each claimed the life of a worker just hours apart on Monday, January 18. According to local law enforcement and response organizations, two separate incidents occurred on Long Island on Monday, January 18, 2021, a day that many are not working due to the …
Long Island Car Wreck And New City Construction Mishap Reported
Two tragic incidents led to the death of a local motorcyclist on Long Island and an injury to a construction worker in Clarkstown last week, according to reporting from the Daily Voice. The Daily Voice reported on a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, August 12, around 11:20 pm in Smithtown. A 22-year-old Smithtown man was riding his …
A Roof Collapse Causes Serious Injuries To Construction Workers
Construction accidents are common according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. There are roughly 15,000 construction site accidents each year according to the BLS. On average, over 1,000 people die each year in construction accidents. While falls make up a significant majority of accidents that occur on construction …
FDNY Rescued 3 Workers Trapped Under Construction Debris After A Scaffold Collapses
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the construction industry is expected to increase over the next few years. Although the construction industry only accounts for a small percentage of overall employment, it contributes significantly to the number of on-the-job deaths reported annually. Approximately 30% of all reported fatalities come from the construction …