Workplace accidents are common in New York. They will often result in injuries to workers -- in both private and public jobs. A lot of the time the injuries are not severe and only require minimum treatment. However, in other cases, workers and their families are not...
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New York worker injured in accident at construction site
Recently, a New York construction worker was injured while building a grocery store. According to reports, the worker was placing concrete 25 feet below ground level when he hit himself with a hose. Firefighters were called and were able to rescue the worker following...
New York-area sanitation worker killed in work place accident
The legal process offers different options and resources for surviving family members of a loved one lost in a fatal workplace accident. A sanitation worker recently died a few hours south in the New York City area when he was pinned by a street sweeper. The workplace...
New York construction worker killed in fall
Construction zones can be dangerous places if people do not have proper safety training. With the heavy equipment, dangerous tools and unpredictable environments construction workers can easily get hurt. These injuries can range from minor to severe. In some cases,...
New York company refuses to fix safety violations; fined by OSHA
Some employers refuse to take safety seriously. While employers have a lot of leeway when it comes to hiring and firing practices, there are many safety rules and regulations that most employers need to follow. The specific rules will depend on the employer's industry...
Two New York workers hurt in train derailment
An injury is possible in most of life's activities. People can easily have accidents that cause injuries. However, the situation is usually a little different when a New York resident is injured at work. One, depending on the nature of the job, they may be placed at...
New York postal workers threatened by dog bites
All New York employees have the potential to suffer from a workplace accident -- governmental employees are no different. Government employees -- such as police officers, firefighters and postal workers -- all take risks on the job to complete their work. While some...
New York loses billions over workplace injuries
Many New York residents may be surprised to learn just how many workplace injuries occur each year in the state. A new report has released recent numbers and they are staggering. According to the report, 463,400 work-related injuries occurred among private employees...
Report highlights dangers to New York construction workers
In late April New York celebrated Workers' Memorial Day. On April 28, each year, people stop to remember the workers who were killed on the job the previous year. Not only is it a time for people to grieve, but it is also a time for people to call for an end to deadly...
OSHA to inspect New York farms for safety violations
New York farmers provide an important service to the people of New York State. However, these farms also have a duty to keep their employees safe as they work. In order to ensure that farmers are following regulations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...