A general contractor in New York City was fined a substantial amount of money by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, according to Construction Dive. The general contractor challenged the fines, arguing the corporate executives from the company cited had not been aware of the problems on the worksite. In spite of this, the fines...
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Toxic Exposure at New York City Worksites
On worksites throughout New York City, construction workers are tearing down old structures and being exposed to toxic mold, asbestos fibers, and lead paint. In factories throughout the boroughs of NYC, industrial workers and factory workers are being exposed to a host of chemicals, while landscape workers throughout the NYC metropolitan area breathe in pesticides. ...
Read MoreAs Good As Gold
During the last week or so, I have been totally engrossed in the Olympic Games. The United States teams have been so impressive in their athletic abilities. Michael Phelps, Ryan Murphy, Simone Manuel, Katie Ledecky, Lilly King, and Simone Biles all won individual gold medals. The men's and women's swimming relay teams and the women's...
Read MoreIt’s More Than Giving Out Pretzels
I recently saw a news story about an allegedly drunk woman who kicked and bit a flight attendant while on an international flight to New York. As someone who travels somewhat regularly for both business and pleasure, it is easy to see flight attendants as one-dimensional when they provide us with snacks and beverages. In...
Read MoreReports Cite Fatality, Suicide Risks in Dangerous Jobs
The American Council on Science and Health recently published an article looking at on-site fatality and suicide rates within different industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that some of the most dangerous jobs in the United States are those in the construction and extraction industries, occurring at a rate of 12.1 per 100,000 people....
Read MoreHolding Construction Bosses Accountable for Workplace Fatalities in NY
Holding an employer accountable for a workplace death does not happen nearly enough. Often, those in charge are directly responsible for making dangerous decisions that end up costing workers their lives. Instead of facing consequences, however, executives usually get off scot free. While the company may have to pay a fine, those fines are relatively...
Read MoreNew York City Garbage Workers at Risk of On-the-Job Injuries
Workers in every industry in New York City face various risks of on-the-job injuries. However, some industries are much more dangerous than others. Just recently, Safety BLR published a troubling report highlighting the work injury risks faced by garbage disposal workers. No matter what profession a worker is in, every employee deserves a safe working...
Read MoreFatal Heart Attack Highlights Workers’ Comp Struggles
Workers across all professions in New York should be entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits when they sustain work-related injuries or develop work-related illnesses. If an injury or work-related illness happens, it is up to employees to be able to prove the injury occurred due to job duties. If a work accident or a work-related...
Read MoreProfessional Association Names NYC Attorney Matthew Funk President-Elect
Law firm partner becomes future leader of New York State Trial Lawyers Association Attorney Matthew A. Funk of New York City law firm Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, was installed as president-elect of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association at a ceremony in the city on Tuesday, June 14. A 1998...
Read MoreBronx Worker Faces Act of Workplace Violence
Workers in certain industries are at risk of getting hurt on-the-job because they are victims of violent acts. Workers in the healthcare profession, for example, could be attacked by patients who have dementia, mental disorders, or who are otherwise unable or unwilling to control their behavior. Workers who work in retail are also at risk...
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