Workplace Injuries

• Construction Worker Falls to His Death in Manhattan

  Chrissie Cole | April 15, 2008 7:30 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A safety strap system intended to secure a construction worker to the building he was working on failed, causing him to plunge to his death on Monday, according to authorities. The worker, 25, of...

• Hearing to Focus on Health Compensation for World Trade Center Sick

  Shannon Weidemann | April 04, 2008 11:55 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A Congressional hearing has been held to determine if victims of World Trade Center Illness should be compensated. Most of the focus has been on health care for victims. This hearing will center on...

• Judge Rules Insurance Companies to Pay WTC Legal Costs

  Shannon Weidemann | March 28, 2008 4:36 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  In a ruling by New York Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, insurance companies for the City of New York are responsible for legal costs associated with defending the city in World Trade Center cases. A $1 Billion captive insurance fund was set up by the federal government to pay claims, but that money was being used to pay for legal costs as well. The city has had legal expenses of $100 Million. ...

• Miami Crane Accident Injures Five, Kills Two

  Chrissie Cole | March 26, 2008 2:21 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A crane collapsed and plunged 30-floors killing two workers and injuring five others at a Miami construction site.Three construction workers were transported to local hospitals in critical condition. One was being treated at the scene and another may have been trapped under the rubble, according to a Fire spokesman.At this time officials are unsure what caused the crane to collapse. The accident...

• Crane Accident May have Been Caused by Faulty Strap

  Jenny Albano | March 18, 2008 10:29 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A crane collapse that occurred Saturday, March 15, may have been caused by a faulty strap made of nylon. The accident has claimed the lives of seven people and has damaged over 300 apartments in 17 buildings. The yellow nylon sling was used to hoist a six-ton piece of steel and may have broken under the extreme weight. Pictures from the scene show the ends of the strap frayed and...

• New York Crane Accident Kills Four

  Shannon Weidemann | March 15, 2008 10:06 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A crane being used on a new building under construction in Manhattan collapsed today, killing four people. The crane fell onto a building across the street and completely destroyed it. Two buildings on either side were also damaged. At least 12 people were injured in the construction accident that drew over 300 rescue workers to the scene. The four victims are believed to be construction...

• Journalists Battling World Trade Center Illness

  Shannon Weidemann | March 12, 2008 9:50 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  First responders to the World Trade Center in 2001 included fireman, police officers and rescue workers. Journalists also responded to the scene in order to report on the events there. There is a new report out now that journalists and photographers are also suffering from World Trade Center Illness. They were exposed to the same toxic fumes and materials believed to be responsible for a host...

• Work Stops at Trump SoHo Building Project Again

  Shannon Weidemann | March 10, 2008 10:20 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  The Trump SoHo building project has been halted again, this time from a crane accident that shattered window glass. The construction accident happened on Saturday night. A chain on a crane was not secured and high wind sent it into the building. Glass was broken and fell 26 floors to the street below. No one reported any injuries from the accident. The department slapped contractor Bovis...

• World Trade Center Sick Travel to Washington

  Shannon Weidemann | February 27, 2008 9:38 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Two busloads of first responders to the World Trade Center attacks traveled to Washington D.C. yesterday in order to ask for better health care coverage for themselves and others. Thousands are people are believed to suffer World Trade Center Illness after being exposed to toxic fumes and rubble. Two jetlines flew into the buildings on September 11, 2001 causing them to collapse. Thousands of...

• New Construction Laws Proposed in New York City

  Shannon Weidemann | February 12, 2008 9:52 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Following a rise in construction deaths and injuries in New York City, new laws intended to protect construction workers have been proposed by the city's Building Commissioner. Construction accident injuries have rised 63 percent since 2006. New regulations include registering of concrete contractors and changing which projects require a safety manager. Currently a builiding must be 15...