In mid-June a construction worker in Queens fell into a 25-foot hole and became trapped at the bottom of a ditch. The man had been engaged in excavation work when he fell into the ditch and was buried under hundreds of pounds of mud. Rescue workers had a difficult time extracting the man as every...
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Is a Return to Work Possible When You Are Disabled?
For many individuals on disability benefits due to illnesses or medical impairments, returning to work is the ultimate dream. Disability benefits provide a lifeline by ensuring you have necessary income, but the benefits usually don't pay as much as having a full-time job. Not only that, but many who are receiving benefits want to work...
Read MoreJobs That Damage Your Hearing: What Are the Noisiest Occupations?
Anybody who works in New York City knows that it can get loud. From the machine gun consistency of a jackhammer on a construction site, to the siren or shrieking air horn of a passing fire engine, to the power tools that your plumber might be using, many occupations require long-term exposure to very loud...
Read MoreWorker Safety Undermined by Neglect, Lax Regulations
Our New York City work injury attorneys know that a fire in 1911 called the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire had a profound impact on shaping workplace safety laws in the United States. The fire occurred in a large New York factory after the manager had locked the doors to prevent theft and unauthorized rest breaks. Workers were unable...
Read MoreNew York Company Fined for Exposing Employees to Workplace Toxins
Employers have an obligation to make sure the workplace is a safe place for employees. This means following all OSHA guidelines to minimize the dangers. Unfortunately, employers sometimes cut corners when it comes to safety. This can be especially true when the safety issue centers around exposure to a potentially toxic substance -- since mitigating...
Read MoreNY Roofing Contractor Fined for Falling Short on Fall Protection
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to save workers lives throughout New York by fining employers who fail to comply with workplace safety standards. OSHA cites any employer who fails to comply with safety requirements, but one of the top problems that lead to OSHA citations is a failure to provide adequate fall...
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