Construction Accident Involving Bucket Injures Workers, Bystanders
According to a NY Times report, people received minor injuries after a bucket that was being lifted by a crane fell, breaking glass windows as it toppled along side of the building. The injured were treated for cuts and abrasions from the debris at a nearby hospital. The bucket, which was being used to hold debris from the construction site was knocked over when a crane that was being used to carry supplies to the upper floors accidently came in contact with it. After the New York Construction Accident, engineers conducted tests to determine the crane’s stability.
These types of NY scaffolding accidents are not at all uncommon and have almost become a part of daily life in the city we live in. The article states that the crane “accidentally knocked” the bucket off of the scaffolding. Despite the characterization of the event as an accident, I would be concerned with the potential negligent operation of the crane and the proper fastening of the bucket. Questions regarding the expertise of the crane operator should also be asked in New York Construction accidents such as this one. How long had the crane operator been on the job? Did the crane operator have a previous history of similar mishaps? Had the company addressed those concerns? Was the operator in the right state of mind during the occurrence?
Another question that needs to be answered is what steps the construction personnel used to insure the bucket was properly fastened on the worksite. Were all safety regulations followed prior to this construction accident? Were those safety standards stringent enough to ensure that everyone working on the site and walking near the site were totally safe?
Often times, it takes a lawsuit for companies to take subsequent remedial measures in the operation of cranes and the standards of safety in their construction sites. A qualified, expert NY Construction attorney like the ones at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro will know what questions to ask when determining who should be held accountable for injuries suffered by the negligence of others. When companies sacrifice safety in order to meet strict deadlines they sacrifice the duty of care to workers and bystanders alike.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident contact the New York Construction Accident Attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.
