A Blazing Mistake: How Poor Construction Practices Can Lead to Devastating Fires

Poor Construction

In the fast-paced New York City construction environment, the line between safety and peril can be alarmingly thin. Poor construction practices, often overlooked or underestimated, stand as a significant hazard in the built environment, particularly in escalating fire risks. From the misuse of materials to inadequate structural designs, these subpar methods not only compromise the […]

74-Year-Old Woman Killed by Falling Bricks from Brooklyn Brownstone

Falling Bricks

While clearing snow from the steps of the entrance of her Brooklyn brownstone, a 74-year-old woman, Dale Singer, was struck and killed by falling bricks and concrete on Tuesday, February 13. The building where Ms. Singer rented the townhome is located at the corner of 54th Street and Sixth Avenue in Sunset Park. Around 12:30 […]

City Records Show Collapsed Bronx Apartment Building Had 100+ Violations, 7 Open Violations

Apartment Fire Kills Two

According to city records, the building in Morris Heights that partially collapsed on Monday,December 11, 2023, had been flagged for more than 100 violations. Located at 1915 Billingsley Terrace in Morris Heights, more than 25 complaints were lodged against the apartment building the month before the collapse. Residents complained of strange odors and elevator outages […]

Seven-Story Bronx Apartment Building Collapses

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Firefighters frantically searched for trapped bodies under a pile of debris that was 12 feet high in spots after a Bronx apartment building in the Morris Heights neighborhood partially collapsed on Monday afternoon. The apartments and a convenience store were partly buried under bricks and wood. There were no victims, but two individuals suffered minor […]

Harco Construction, Tappan Zee Crane Collapse, and Other Construction Accidents

construction accident NYC

Part of progress is the continuous improvement of establishments, buildings, etc. through repairs or building new ones. But construction is dangerous work. Even after a number of safety inspections to ensure the safety of workers and equipment, accidents still happen. Construction accidents in New York is not uncommon considering that it’s one of the most […]

Common Construction Site Safety Issues That Can Lead to Occupational Injury

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Construction site safety has become a paramount concern on construction projects. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of fatal workplace injuries in the private construction sector has increased by 5 percent from 738 in 2011 to 775 in 2012. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration has […]