Workplace Injuries

• City May Settle World Trade Center Lawsuit

  Shannon Weidemann | October 16, 2007 3:02 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Over 9,000 people have filed suit with the City of New York after they have become sick with World Trade Center Illness. Many responded to Ground Zero to help with the rescue and then clean up operation. The city is now interested in trying to come to a settlement agreement that is in the best interest of everyone involved. "Every time we are sued we will always take a look and see whether...

• Man Dies in Logan Construction Accident

  Shannon Weidemann | January 10, 2008 11:10 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A 43-year-old contractor was killed in Logan, Montana on Monday after falling from a roof. The construction accident happened on a new house under construction. The victim was working on the roof when he feel 20 feet and died. The victim was working on the roof of a new house near Logan Monday morning when he fell off a ladder. Officials say they are still trying to determine how he fell 20...

• 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...

• Las Vegas Construction Accident Kills Man

  Shannon Weidemann | August 13, 2007 2:56 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A construction worker on the site of the MGM-Mirage's City Center in Las Vegas was killed while working in an elevator shaft. The construction accident happened on Thursday around 6 o'clock. The man died on the scene. Construction came to a stop on the main hotel and casino portion of the CityCenter project after a fatal accident left many wondering what went wrong. One of their own was...

• City Worker Killed In Accident At Sewage Plant

  Chrissie Cole | January 09, 2009 11:08 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A New York City Department of Environmental Protection worker was killed when a temporary conveyor belt collapsed crushing him beneath its steel supports, according to city officials. The...

• Registration Date Extended for 911 Workers & Volunteers to File Workers' Comp

  Chrissie Cole | July 16, 2008 12:31 AM | 1 CommentNew York City, NY

  Those who helped assist in the rescue, recovery and cleanup efforts of the World Trade Center destruction - have an extended deadline of August 13, 2008 to register with the New York State Workers’...

• Another Construction Crane Falls in New York

  Shannon Weidemann | May 30, 2008 11:24 AM | 1 CommentNew York City, NY

  New York is the scene of another construction crane tragedy today. At least one person is dead after a crane working on construction site in Mahattan fell 20 stories. Firefighters are combing...

• More 9/11 firefighters suffer from lung problems

  Staff Writer | April 27, 2007 9:05 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  The New York Post reported this week on a new study finding that as many as 26 Ground Zero firefighters have contracted an inflammatory lung sickness called sarciodosis since 9/11. The findings of this study have raised frustration levels among the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, a group that says the NYPD as not acknowledged 9/11-induced sarciodosis in police officers who served at Ground...

• Report – Thousands Seek Help for WTC-Related Health Issues

  Chrissie Cole | September 24, 2009 9:36 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A newly released report on possible health effects of the 9/11 World Trade Center Attack suggests an estimated 16,000 people received publicly funded medical treatment for WTC-related medical...

• Two NYC Residents Acquitted of 2 Firefighter’s Deaths

  Paul Napoli | February 17, 2009 1:27 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Caridad Coste and Rafael Castillo were accused with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide due to the incident when 2 firefighters had to jump to their death because of dividers in the...