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While every occupation comes with some risk of harm, there are many that are inherently much more hazardous than others. Some sectors have high fatality rates, such as logging, whereas others do not have as many deaths but still rank high in injury rates, such as...
Many dangers can be found on New York City construction sites, as the city is a mecca for building and development during all 12 months of the year.But there is one particular danger that workers often ignore, at their peril — trench collapses. Perhaps because...
A judge with the Philadelphia Municipal Court sent down orders to prosecutors on Thursday, May 11, requiring that they file criminal charges against a former Amtrak engineer. It's widely believed that the speed at which he was operating the train on May 12, 2015, was...
With all the excitement about the formal wear, hair, make-up and nail appointments for the big night, sometimes teens give short shrift to what's most important — making sure that prom night remains safe for all attendees and those they encounter on the...
Sometimes a person suffers injuries or is killed by a drunken driver who left a bar or other venue where alcohol is sold before the accident happened. The injured person or one's survivors may be able to hold the bartender or retailer civilly liable for their injuries...
More people suffer fatal injuries in construction than any other industry. If you are a construction worker, you are probably aware of several risks and hazards you face every day. You know how one wrong move or forgetful moment could lead to a catastrophic event. Due...
The New York City Buildings Commissioner said a 59-year-old construction worker's recent Times Square death was "completely preventable."The Sunset Park resident was removing a portion of steel decking from its slab at Broadway, near its intersection with W. 49th St....
If asked to identify the leading cause of fatalities among construction workers, most people would probably identify accidents involving heavy machinery, electricity or falling objects.While these are all very good guesses -- and very real dangers -- the number one...
Quite a few high-profile crane accidents have occurred in New York City in recent years. Some of the more prominent accidents included a crane collapse on the Tappan Zee Bridge in November, 2016, and another collapse in lower Manhattan earlier that year. The increase...
While people might not have realized it, the National Safety Council has designated April National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in an attempt to raise awareness about the elevated crash risk that accompanies the use of smartphones and other electronic devices...