New York Construction Worker Killed On Site
An earthen bank collapsed and a construction worker was trapped and killed in Holland, New York. WKBW reports that the Holland Fire Department tried to help the worker and had him flown to a nearby hospital, but it was too late.
The 34-year-old Silver Springs victim was working in the basement of a home with other workers when the New York workplace accident happened. The earth bank fell and he was pinned underneath it. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials are currently investigating the fatal NY construction accident.
Unfortunately, this type of tragic fatal New York construction site accident is not uncommon. In New York, in 2007, 4.7 out of every 100 construction workers suffered an on-the-job injury serious enough to report. That adds up to 16,200 construction industry injuries in New York in 2007 alone. Also in New York during the same year, construction accidents claimed 51 lives.
Despite the attempts by the OSHA to make work sites safer, construction continues to be the most dangerous occupation in New York. Slips, falls, dangerous conditions, holes and trenches, cave-ins, and equipment malfunctions are all potential dangers to workers. If you are hurt while working, it is important to seek medical attention and contact a personal injury lawyer in New York to discuss your potential claim.
The New York accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP have represented injured workers for decades. If you have been injured as a result of someone else's negligence at a construction site, you may be able to receive additional compensation to cover your medical expenses, loss of wages and other associated costs. Call us today at 212-986-7353 to receive a free consultation and comprehensive evaluation of your personal injury claim.
