Crane Catches Fire and Partially Collapses in Hell’s Kitchen, Injuring 11
A 45-story construction crane caught fire early Wednesday morning, partially collapsing onto 10th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen. Eleven …
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What is New York City Local Law 78 of 2017?
Construction sites are notoriously dangerous places, but a 2017 New York City law gives a clear picture of …
View ArticleMost NYC Construction Fatalities Occur at Sites Without State Training Programs
New York City has seen a decline in construction-related injuries, but there is still data showing that accidents …
View ArticleNew York City Construction Injuries Jumped 34 Percent Last Year
Contractors and regulators are looking to pinpoint the reason why New York City saw a 34 percent increase …
View ArticleAfter Crane Collapse, New York City Quadruples Fines for Serious Construction Violations
After an uptick in dangerous construction site accidents, New York City is drastically increasing fines for serious workplace …
View ArticleStatistics Reveal Dangers Associated with the Construction Industry
It is well known that the construction industry is one of the most dangerous fields in which to …
View ArticleStudy: Construction Accidents Injure One Pedestrian a Month in NYC
The New York City Department of Buildings has compiled data showing that, on average, one pedestrian per month …
View ArticleOne Person Killed in New York City Crane Accident
An April 24 crane accident at a New York City construction site led to the death of one …
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