fall from heights

Trapped over three hours in mud the consistency of quicksand, a New York construction worker had begun to lose feeling in his legs after falling 15 feet into a trench. The mud, intensified by falling rain in June of this year, worsened the emergency on a worksite that was technically shut down by the Department […]

More cranes punctuating the NYC skyline may be a welcome sign of economic recovery for some. But for others, it’s an ominous reminder that the safety of our city’s workers and bystanders is seriously at risk. Jobsite accidents and injuries are soaring – and it’s no coincidence that inspectors are harder to find. A New […]