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Month: June 2017

Queens Scaffold Collapse Injures 6 Construction Workers

Six construction workers were injured on a Queens construction site when a scaffold collapsed.According to someone working at the site, workers heard " a loud crack" and " a bit of a bang" before concrete came pouring over the side of a floor, resulting in a scaffold...

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3 Workers Seriously Injured in Queens Construction Accident

A terrifying construction accident took place yesterday afternoon in Astoria, Queens. The accident, which is being reported by several local media outlets, took place at approximately 3:40 PM at a work site located on 28th Road near 31st Street.Initially, reports were...

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Do You Know What Your Rights Are As A Construction Worker?

Construction is a tough industry to make a living in. Working on a construction site is certainly not a job for the week among us as it requires physical strength, mental toughness and an ability to recover quickly from physical exertion. Sadly the line between...

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NY’s Labor Law Protects Workers In Scaffold Falls

Our city has witnessed an unprecedented construction boom over the past few years. All you have to do for confirmation is look up to our ever-expanding skyline. Scaffolds, ladders, and other devices to help workers reach great heights are no stranger to New York...

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