Category Archives: construction worker injury

New York City Council to Pass Legislation to Keep Construction Workers Safe

New York City Council members have responded to the surge in construction related injuries and deaths by creating legislation that if passed would penalize contractors who fail to abide by safety rules and regulations. The New York Times recently published results from an investigation into construction fatalities. According to the investigation: “The investigation found that […]

Seven New Jersey Workers Injured in Construction Incident

Both OSHA and local Hackensack authorities are actively investigating the construction incident that left seven workers injured on Thursday, December 10th. According to authorities workers plummeted approximately 45 feet to the ground when scaffolding collapsed on Thursday afternoon. Two of the workers are in critical condition. For more information regarding worker safety click here. If […]