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Common Fatal Construction Accidents in New York

The city that never sleeps and is always on the go, Yes! We are talking about New York City. The city’s infrastructure seems like buildings are always on the rise. This trend of tall buildings and units with excellent exteriors makes contractors sloppy and cut corners to maximize profits. Consequently, you have a rise in construction accidents in New York.

Construction Site Accidents

Construction workers are dedicated and fearless when they do their jobs. These workers are always in danger because of the dangerous nature of their duties. Despite these life-threatening hazards, they take tasks with the hope of some safety measures for them.

An employer must take provide safety devices on the site to all workers. But the sad truth is usually, the selfishness of employers makes them value profit over your life. This inconsiderate act results in fatal construction accidents that take many lives or seriously injured thousands of construction workers’ a year. Construction sites are very tricky to work on, and the rate of accidents on the sites is increasing with every passing day.

Common Fatal Construction Accidents in New York City:

1- Slips and Falls

This is the most common reason for fatal accidents at New York City construction sites. It happens in constructing floors and stairs and practically any other scenario imaginable. The construction workers put their life at stake while they step foot on a job site. These slip and fall accidents can be easily prevented with any preventive measures, but poor management once again puts profits over the well-being of the working men and women of New York City.

2- Electrocution

Accidents because of the exposure of naked skin to electrical current. These unfortunate accidents happen during the installation of electric systems or during the normal course of a workday. This can be for a number of reasons, such as the site being short staff or the management once again is cutting corners to make a profit.

3- Structure Collapse

Construction sites have a high risk of structures falling because of poor material or due to any other reason such as workers’ being rushed. The malfunctioning and loss of control result in devasting consequences. The sudden collapses of structures can do and likely will do significant damage not only to the building but also the workers. Severe injuries will likely incur and sadly loss of live are all too common in these accidents.

4- Caught/Struck

Another unfortunate common reason for fatal accidents is getting caught or struck by heavy objects like machinery or tools. The lifting of materials usually includes help from workers, and this help sometimes can cause injury. Loss of machinery control also causes injuries and unfortunate deaths at sites.

Conclusion

Life on a construction site may take you to some of the most dangerous situations. Stay aware of this and make the poor management accountable by getting help from a construction law firm likes ours. Vincent C. Loiodice has handle injury cases throughout his career and knows the ins and outs of every injury case. Call today for a free consultation.

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