The skeletal frames surrounding buildings as they grow in height are such a common site in New York City, most people may not give scaffolding a second glance. In fact, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, this framework is a part of the job for 65 percent of construction workers in the United States. OSHA has developed standards, but estimates that non-compliance is an ongoing issue that leads to about 60 deaths and 4,500 injuries[...]

According to Forbes' America's 10 Deadliest Jobs, construction workers fall at number 10 on the list. Seeing the number of construction accidents and deaths we have had this year in New York City, this is not all that surprising. The large and heavy pieces of equipment that are needed and utilized at construction sites make accidents so dangerous and severe. One in five worker deaths in 2014 were in construction, which accounted for 20.5% of worker fatalities in[...]

We have extensively discussed construction accidents in the New York area previously, but these accidents keep arising at alarming rates each day. Construction workers are seriously at risk if the proper precautions are not taken and if the site is not safe or abiding by city and state safety laws. On every corner of New York City, we see scaffolding and hard-hats working on enormous buildings, and as construction accident attorneys, we hope that they understand what needs[...]

Just by walking around New York City each day on our way to work or to grab a coffee, we seem to be putting ourselves at risk. From the number of car accidents this year that have injured pedestrians to bricks falling from buildings and hitting those walking on the sidewalk, safety on our city streets has become a big issue. Last week, the NYPD closed several blocks on the Upper East Side of Manhattan after bricks fell[...]

As a worker on a construction site in New York, you should never encounter situations that compromise your safety. However, identifying hazards and reporting them may seem like a good way to lose your job. We at the Law Office of Richard M. Kenny are aware of the potentially serious consequences of the loss of income, and are ready to answer questions regarding your workplace rights. Your employer is required by law to eliminate accident risks due to[...]

Eight years after the construction industry crashed, new building is on the rise for the first time since in New York City. The new construction can most likely be attributed to the massive rebuilding effort after Hurricane Sandy. This means more jobs for the region's construction workers. It might also lead to a continued rise in construction worker accidents, since we have seen those numbers rise as well. The possibility is troubling for the construction industry. In 2015,[...]

Construction accidents are far too common in this country. Despite the rules and regulations set forth by government agencies that oversee the construction business, corners are often cut in order to fulfill duties quicker and get work done easily. The venerable Wrigley Field in Chicago has been undergoing extensive renovations this off-season, which for the Cubs began in November. The goal has always been to finish the renovations by opening day, which is April 11. The gap between[...]

Employers in New York have the responsibility to create a safe workplace for their employees, and there are federal guidelines in place to ensure that health and safety hazards are eliminated, if possible. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration explains that as the federal agency responsible for enforcing compliance, it conducts jobsite inspections to analyze the risk of injuries and fatalities on the jobsite. These are carried out by officers who are trained in the industry standards[...]

Although there are federal, state and local agencies with regulations designed to protect you and other construction workers in New York, serious and even fatal injuries are still being sustained on job sites around the city. The continuing increase in accidents and the dangers you may face have brought more attention to the ongoing concerns about safety. At The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny in Manhattan, construction workers have often asked us for advice about who is[...]