NYC Construction Site Accident Law Firm Discusses Safety Tips for Decreasing Scaffolding Accidents

in Construction Accidents, Scaffold Accidents

The U. S Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that over two million American employees regularly work on scaffolds while handling various building and construction projects. As they balance themselves on these elevated, temporary work platforms, about 4,500 employees are injured and another 50 lose their lives due to accidents. Most scaffolding injuries occur when an employee slips, the planks or supports suddenly give way – or the worker is hit by a falling object. The most common types of scaffolds used are: (1) those supported by load-bearing poles or frames, (2) suspended scaffolding, and (3) aerial (or scissor) lifts. Workers...

24 March

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Seeking a Scaffolding Accident Lawyer: How to Scope Out How Your Accident Occurred

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Construction Accidents, Scaffold Accidents

A scaffolding accident may sound rare, even though they aren't and may be more dangerous than a car accident. That's because scaffolding is frequently set up on tall buildings where a collapse or other mishap can lead to a construction worker falling and dealing with life-altering injury. Fortunately, the worker who falls off the scaffolding won't have to take personal responsibility. The blame may have to go on the construction company itself. That's because they didn't follow a particular New York law protecting workers who have to work on scaffolding. Labor Law Section 240 New York has long had a law that says...

23 February

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OSHA May Levy Fines Following A Workplace Fall From Ladder Or Scaffold

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Construction Accidents

Millions of employees get injured at the workplace. Thousands of these cases involve serious injuries and even death. Injury at work can result in serious consequences, leaving you impaired from working for weeks, months or even years. Employees who are injured at the workplace are entitled to compensation for their injuries, and in death cases the families are entitled to compensation. In some cases, someone other than the employer may be responsible for the accident, which means you might be able to pursue compensation beyond the money that you are entitled to receive under the regular workers comp claim. As a...

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NYC Construction Site Accident Law Firm Discusses Safety Tips for Decreasing Scaffolding Accidents

Seeking a Scaffolding Accident Lawyer: How to Scope Out How Your Accident Occurred

OSHA May Levy Fines Following A Workplace Fall From Ladder Or Scaffold