A construction workplace can create restricted or tight quarters due to the use of trenches, building structures and heavy equipment. As a result, construction workers who labor near a heavy machine may suffer a serious or even deadly accident if the machine should...
Construction Accidents
Scaffolding collapse causes death and multiple injuries
The tall skyscrapers that make up the skyline of New York City are a testament to the hard work of the local construction industry. Unfortunately, the work needed to build or renovate a building is dangerous. Part of the reason is the construction work that happens at...
The risk of TBI in the construction industry
In the construction industry, the risks are high. A fall from ladders, scaffolding and more can result in serious, life-threatening injuries. Among these injuries are traumatic brain injuries. For construction workers who work with iron and steel, they are the most...
Fatigue and working with dangeorus machinery
There are a variety of reasons why those who work with dangerous machinery become injured (or even pass away) as a result of an accident on the job. Sometimes, the error of a co-worker leads to a serious mishap, while others become hurt because they are working while...
New York construction injuries disproportionately affect Latinos
New York is home to a large population, especially in New York City and surrounding areas. Because of this, construction workers struggle to keep up with the demands for building new structures and renovating old ones. These construction projects provide more homes...
Tips for preventing electrocution on construction sites
Construction sites harbor several hazards, ones that even the most experienced New York workers should occasionally remind themselves of. Electrocution can cause severe injuries, even death. The CDC lists the causes of electrical injuries and tips for preventing them....
The consequences of falls on construction sites
The New York construction boom provides many workers with much-needed jobs. However, safety issues on the job may pose significant threats to worker safety, especially when it comes to falls. On average, falls on construction sites account for almost half of all...
What does phantom limb pain feel like?
The risk of work-related limb amputation in New York is higher in certain industries than in others. Workers in construction and manufacturing, for example, are at greater risk. Following the amputation of a limb in a job-related accident, you may start experiencing...
Crush injuries on construction sites and how to handle them
Construction jobs provide a lot of work and good pay. That said, there are many risks involved when using heavy equipment and aging machinery, not to mention the potentially tight quarters when working in the middle of New York. Knowing what to do if you have been...
Will new law improve high rate of construction accidents in NYC?
New York is a city that is always rebuilding itself - literally. There is construction going on in all of the boroughs year-round. The construction industry offers many New York City residents an opportunity to make good money - but at a price. Everyone knows that...
