New York Decrease Of On-the-Job Deaths In 2007
The ny1.com website reported in an article on October 6, that government officials have released a report detailing the number of on the job deaths for 2007 in the state of New York. According to officials, the number of on the job deaths was 81 for 2007. The bulk of the deaths were related to construction accidents. Officials have been keeping record of this morbid stat for 16 years.
So far, and not withstanding the three months left in 2008, New York has seen almost 24 fatalities due to construction accidents. Included in these are the nine people killed in two separate crane collapses. In efforts to curtail construction related injuries and/or deaths, city officials have issued new guidelines for construction crane operators in order for them to get licensed.
In a statement released by the Buildings Department, mobile crane operators must now meet stricter requirements before they can be licensed to work as an effort to prevent work related injuries in NY. A background check, a physical exam, and passing a national certification course are all part of the new guidelines. September 2009 has been set as the deadline for re-certification, otherwise operators face losing their license and possible criminal charges.
Every year thousands of workers are killed or seriously injured on the job. This occurs even though many state and federal regulations, as well as industry standards, require employers to implement a wide variety of safety measures. If you or a loved one has been involved in a work related accident or death in New York, the skilled on-the-job injury attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, L.L.P., can help you with your case. Please call our office at 212-986-7353 for a free consultation.
