Logo
  • Home
  • Press Releases

NYC Construction Accident Attorney Reports: 2 Workers Killed after 65-foot Fall

02/24/2011 // New York City, New York, USA // New York City Accident Lawyer // Jonathan C. Reiter

New York, NY – (New York City Injury Lawyer News) On Tuesday, February 8, 2011, two construction workers fell 65 feet to their death while working in a building on the Upper West Side, according to police statements reported by The Wall Street Journal. The two men were welding steel beams inside an elevator shaft in the interior of the building before the accident, according to reports. Emergency responders were called to 150 W. 83rd Street at approximately 10:30 a.m.

The two victims of the fatal construction accident, aged 49 and 51, were not wearing safety harnesses at the time of the fall. The 49-year-old man was transported to Roosevelt Hospital upon EMT arrival and the 51-year-old man was taken to St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center. Both men were pronounced dead upon arriving at the hospitals.

Department of Buildings officials halted work on the site after the fatal construction accident, citing a pending investigation into safety measures required on the job.

The commissioner of the city’s Department of Buildings, Robert LiMandri, reported, “This accident serves as a reminder to everyone who goes on the construction site every day that experience alone is not enough and they must take precautions and they must be safe.”

The building on W. 83rd Street is owned by the Redeemer Presbyterian Church. The Department of Buildings records indicate the church bought the building for $21.5 million in 2008.

Before the construction accident on Tuesday, the Department of Buildings registered 15 complaints against the construction site since work began in the fall of 2009. Issues included debris on the site and sidewalk shed and fence regulations. There were also four zoning violations and construction code issues during the time of construction, including an $8,000 fine for failing to provide daily scaffolding reports.

LiMandri reported after the accident, “None of the violations that were written pertain to this type of incident,” and explained that, “At the moment, it does not appear that the accident that occurred today has any bearing on those (past) complaints.”

The contracted company that was working on the church is F.J. Sciame Construction Company. Sciame officials reported the two workers were employed by Weir Welding and Cross Country Erectors.

*Leading New York City injury attorney Jonathan C. Reiter states if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a construction accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. Located in the Empire State Building, with more than thirty years of experience litigating the multifaceted claims of construction accident victims and their families, contacting NYC construction accident lawyer Jonathan Reiter with regard to your particular personal injury or wrongful death case may help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

(*lawyer marketing)

Media Information:

Address:
Phone: (888) 464-1952
Url: New York City Accident Lawyer

It's only fair to share...Pin on Pinterest
Pinterest
Tweet about this on Twitter
Twitter
Share on LinkedIn
Linkedin
Share on Facebook
Facebook
Email this to someone
email
Print this page
Print
Tags: construction accident, construction workers, elevator shaft, Injury-lawyer, New York City injury lawyer
February 27, 2011   vision
Law, New York City, News construction accident, construction workers, elevator shaft, Injury-lawyer, New York City injury lawyer
×

  • In Head-to-Head Tests, Fine Fiber Hospital Air Filters Prevail
  • Insurance Executives, Inc. Relocates Corporate Office to West Palm Beach
Categories
  • Arabic PR
  • Art
  • Auto News
  • aviation news
  • Bollywood News
  • BP OIL Spill News
  • Business
  • California
  • Call Center News
  • Copyright Law
  • Dallas News
  • e-commerce
  • Education
  • Electronics
  • Employment Law
  • Entertainment
  • Family law
  • Fashion
  • Food & Beverage
  • golf news
  • Green
  • Health & Fitness
  • Hollywood News
  • home decor
  • insurance
  • iPhoneNews
  • Law
  • Media News
  • Medical News
  • Mesothelioma Asbestos
  • military-news
  • Money & Finance
  • music news
  • new york
  • New York City
  • News
  • Noticias en español
  • Opinions
  • Personal Finance
  • Personal Injury Law News
  • Press Releases
  • Real Estate
  • Religious News
  • Restaurant Reviews
  • Social Media News
  • Social Responsibility
  • South Florida News
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • travel
  • UK Press Release
  • US Presidential News
  • VoIP News
  • Weather
  • Web Technology
  • Weddings
  • whistleblower
  • World News
Recent Posts

Free Psychic Reading Online Via Live Chat, Phone Call or Video By The Best Online Love Psychics Reading Experts

January 18, 2021, Comments Off on Free Psychic Reading Online Via Live Chat, Phone Call or Video By The Best Online Love Psychics Reading Experts

Leicester Funeral Home Provides Insights on Local Funeral Restrictions

January 18, 2021, Comments Off on Leicester Funeral Home Provides Insights on Local Funeral Restrictions

curation-news-child

January 18, 2021, Comments Off on curation-news-child
Tags
asbestos Business California cancer clean air solutions clouse dunn khoshbin Dallas dallas employment death economy Education employment law attorney Employment Lawyer employment lawyers facebook Florida google government Health Hollywood insurance jonathan c reiter Lawsuit lawyer marketing Los Angeles marketing mesothelioma mortgage new york New York City nfm lending Obama Parcel2Go president Real Estate recession Search Engine Optimization SEO social media study Texas texas employment Twitter U.S. Washington
News Tags >>

  • Our News on Google News
  • Yahoo News
  • Writing a Press Release
  • Press Release Distribution Services
  • A Sample Press Release Template
  • Social Media News Distribution
  • Search Engine Optimized Press Release
  • Online News Distribution Benefits
  • Dallas News
  • Latest Press Releases
  • Lawyer Press Release Service
  • News on Major online news sites
  • Press Release Service WiredPRNew.com
Copyright © 2021 WiredPRNews.com