Manhattan Construction Accident Seriously Injures Worker
Four construction workers were injured – one seriously – during a pre-dawn excavation accident at a building side in midtown Manhattan, according to this Newsday report. The injuries occurred after a “structural collapse” on West 42nd Street on December 11, 2008. One worker was trapped under the fallen construction materials, including concrete and a sidewalk shed. The worker who was seriously injured suffered severe injuries to his leg following the New York construction accident, the news report states.
Hundreds of workers are killed every year and tens of thousands are injured – many seriously – in construction accidents in the United States each year. The construction industry ranks third in the rate of fatal injuries following mining and agriculture. For every 100,000 workers, 15 die because of injury. There are several construction site hazards that could result in fatal or serious injuries including scaffolding accidents, falls, forklift accidents, electrocution, machinery accidents, workers struck by falling objects and crane accidents.
There is no question that construction jobs are high-risk, but there are also several steps an employer can take to ensure workers’ safety. Not only should these safety standards be strictly adhered to, but employers should also train their workers properly with regard to these standards and procedures.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a New York construction accident, you may be entitled to significant compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. Please call Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro to schedule a free consultation and case discussion. We will remain on your side and fight for your rights to secure the compensation you are due.
