A building being demolished in Manhattan collapsed killing one construction worker and injuring two others. The building is located on 130th Street near Broadway. It is owned by Columbia University and was being demolished to make way for the school’s expansion. Construction workers cut a structural beam which caused the building to collapse, trapping the… read more
On Tuesday, March 29, 2011, a New York City construction worker suffered a fifteen foot fall which resulted in substantial injuries and hospitalization. The construction worker, whose identity has yet to be released, was working on the new building for the CUNY’s Advanced Science Research Center in Harlem. Apparently, he was working high up, when… read more
What are the most common construction site or workplace injuries? Falls and equipment failures are the causes of most workplace injuries. Its important to be safety minded at all times to help prevent serious injuries from happening to you. Below are seven (7) important tips that will help minimize a construction site injuries and falls: Request… read more