by John Fazzini | Feb 22, 2024 | Construction Accidents in New York, Construction Site Accidents
For some construction accidents in NY, New York Labor Law 240 would apply. Another common name for this labor law is the Scaffold Law. The New York legislature passed its original scaffold law in 1885. At the time, there was a lack of legal protection for construction...
by John Fazzini | Feb 12, 2024 | Construction Accidents in New York, Construction Site Accidents
Collapse of construction site in Borough Park, Brooklyn At the beginning of February, a Brooklyn NY construction site accident needlessly took the life of a worker. This occurred at a two-story building located on 1266 50th Street. The work being done at the site was...
by John Fazzini | Mar 22, 2023 | Construction Accidents in New York, Construction Site Accidents
New York Construction Site Accidents The causes of construction accidents are of concern for workers and business owners. Construction is one of the most dangerous U.S. occupations and has more fatalities than any other industry. The following are some common...
by John Fazzini | Feb 28, 2020 | Construction Accidents in New York
How Does OSHA Help Prevent Construction Accidents? NY construction accidents still occur despite the efforts of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), which offers programs and guidelines to prevent workplace injuries and deaths. It also regulates...
by John Fazzini | Jun 26, 2019 | Construction Accidents in New York
Labor Law 240 &241 — The Scaffold Law Construction accidents are the most prevalent type of work related accident. Workers in the construction industry are more at risk for injury than employees in any other field. These are the facts according to OSHA and the...
