Construction workers across the state of New York have dangerous jobs. They do things other people can't in order to build all around the state. These jobs generally require great physical strength and a knowledge of many different trades. People work while exposed to...
Month: October 2013
New York worker injured as truck tips over
New York workers are expected to work in a variety of conditions. Whether it is 50 stories off the ground, on a construction site, in an office building or on a rural road, New Yorkers work to get their jobs done. In the course of these jobs, people are often injured....
New York plant contests OSHA’s findings
Following a fatal workplace accident, a New York plastics plant has been investigated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The fatal accident occurred on March 22 when a company truck driver was hit and killed by a forklift. In the investigation, OSHA...
New York Workers’ Compensation Board to close 8 locations
When workers are injured in New York, they have the right to file for workers' compensation. Workers' compensation can help workers with the financial effects of a workplace accident. Following an injury at work, workers' compensation can help workers with medical...
New York Port Authority officers hit by car
People who work for the government go to work each day hoping to get their job done. While some government jobs in New York are dangerous -- like police officers and fire fighters -- they still hope to make it home in one piece. Unfortunately, sometimes workplace...