A worker who was inspecting cables became stuck in machinery above a Roosevelt Island tram recently and had to be rescued, according to a news report. “His foot got between two of the wheels, the car rolled an inch or two, trapping his foot, pinning it between the wheel and the cable,” a police detective told a New York TV station. The injured worker was transported to a local hospital. [Read more…]
New York Cyclist and Pedestrian Fatalities Decline, But Accountability Hasn’t Changed
Preliminary figures show a slight decrease in the number of cyclists and pedestrians who were fatally injured in the New York City area from 2011 to 2012. However, motorists who are responsible for those deaths too often evade responsibility. [Read more…]
OSHA Urges Employers to Prepare for Winter Storms
Many New England states were just recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy when a record-breaking winter storm hit the area. Over the February 9 weekend, Mother Nature dumped as much as a three feet of snow, coupled with high winds, causing power outages, flight cancellations, and more than a dozen deaths. To remind everyone that winter is far from over, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued advice to employers about the importance of keeping employees safe during winter storms. [Read more…]
Falls Pose Major Risk on Construction Sites
The construction industry consistently ranks among those with the most workplace accidents, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And falls are among the most common causes of injuries among construction workers. [Read more…]
Winter Heightens Risk of Slip-and-Fall Injuries at New York/New Jersey Construction Sites
As everyone in New York or New Jersey knows all too well, winter often brings freezing rain, ice and snow to the area. Roads, walkways and other surfaces can turn into a sheet of ice in the blink of an eye. For most people, donning winter snow boots and limiting time outdoors help prevent injuries; however, for construction workers, keeping off the ice and snow is not an option. [Read more…]
Seven Hurt in Recent Crane Accident
A January 2013 crane accident in New York injured seven people, including three construction workers who had to be extricated, according to news reports. Authorities say the cause may have been an overweight load. [Read more…]
OSHA Issues Warning About Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Construction workers face difficult job conditions. Cold, rain, sleet, snow – nothing stops a construction site when a deadline is looming. Not surprisingly, New York and New Jersey construction workers usually work straight through the cold, snowy winter months when work is available. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants to make sure that all workers, including construction workers, take necessary precautions against carbon monoxide exposure during the winter months. [Read more…]
Asserting Your Rights Against the New Jersey Tort Claims Act
The New Jersey Tort Claims Act governs personal injury actions asserted against public entities. N.J.S.A. 59:8-8 requires that a notice of claim be filed within 90 days of the accrual of your legal claim. The notice requirement is a perquisite for filing a personal injury lawsuit against a public entity. Ordinarily, the accrual date is “the date on which the accident occurs” Fuller v. Rutgers, The State University, 154 N.J. Super. 420, 423 (App. Div. 1977). Due to the 90 day notice requirement, accident victims are well served to promptly seek out legal representation after an accident whenever a public entity may be involved. [Read more…]
Worksite Injuries and Accidents Up In New York City
The number of jobsite accidents and injuries in New York City and the surrounding areas has increased significantly just as the city has reduced oversight of worksites, according to a report by the Daily News. Specifically, city records show that jobsite accidents in New York City jumped from 119 in fiscal 2011 to 157 in fiscal 2012, an increase of 31 percent, while the number of injuries rose from 128 to 187, an increase of 48 percent. [Read more…]
Assessing Blame When the Proper Safety Equipment Isn’t Used at a Construction Site
Millions of constructions workers essentially risk their lives to build taller buildings, repair streets or tear down hazardous structures. The public rarely considers the risks that construction workers face on the job; however, construction workers know how potentially dangerous their jobs are. Because of the risks, using the proper safety equipment is crucial. [Read more…]
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