A New York worker is in the hospital and in guarded condition following an accident. According to reports, the 48-year-old worker became trapped under three bundles of rolled steel weighing an estimated 5,000 pounds. It is unclear how the accident occurred. However,...
There are iconic pictures of New York construction workers hanging dangerously above the ground in order to build famous skyscrapers. These workers had little in the way of protective gear and had to fend for themselves. Thankfully, the construction industry has come...
New York police officers often risk their lives to help others. In the process, these officers can sustain serious injuries.Recently, a car accident led to injuries for two New York police officers. According to reports, the officers were in an unmarked car in pursuit...
Workplace accidents can happen at any number of New York workplaces. Whether large or small, permanent or temporary, workers are never 100 percent safe. In a recent accident, workers were striping cabinets in a private residence when a fire occurred.According to...
There are often stories in the news about food safety. New York residents want the food that they eat to be safe and healthy; nor do they want to get sick by eating food that hasn't been prepared correctly. However, very few people likely think about the safety of the...
Safety should be the number one priority for New York employers. In some cases, employees are risking their lives to complete their jobs. Without safety rules and regulations in place, deadly accidents can happen again and again.Recently, some have questioned whether...
Construction workers are sometimes tasked with completing projects in dangerous conditions. They are often the ones who need to repair buildings, roadways and other structures so they are safe for other people. This can mean that construction workers are putting...
Workplace hazards can come from a variety of sources. In a recent New York case an odorless, colorless gas is to blame for multiples injuries and a death. According to reports, a carbon monoxide leak at a New York restaurant started with a malfunction of the...
Tragedy can strike New York workers and their families on any given day. Most people may worry about on the job dangers causing a workplace accident that seriously injures or kills them. Therefore, people may do everything they can to keep themselves safe while at...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recently fined a New York recycling center more than $40,000 for safety violations following a fatal workplace accident. According to reports, on July 19, 2013 a worker at the New York plant died after being...