Worker Deaths Continue To Rise, As Personal Injury Lawyer Sends Condolences To The Families Of NYC’s Fallen Laborers

August 01, 2016 – – LipsigLawyers.com reports on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) conclusions regarding the number of construction worker deaths that result from the “Fatal Four.” The “Fatal Four” includes death by fall, electrocution, being struck by an object or being caught in between an object or equipment. The BLS says that in 2014 almost 60 percent of construction worker fatalities resulted from these categories of death. The BLS also states that if the “Fatal Four” were eliminated it would save over 500 American worker lives each year.

In a heartfelt and moving tribute to construction workers that have died, as reported by the New York Times, the bells at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral chimed 17 times on May 3rd to commemorate the 16 workers who have died in accidents on the job in New York City in 2014. An additional chime was added to honor those that died before them. A reverend at the church stated that construction workers “have sacred hands” and they are appreciated by all who were present. In the same news report, it was noted that the number of fatalities has risen dramatically lately due to the booming NYC real estate market.

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has stated that in 2014 there was over 4,800 work related deaths. Of that number almost 900 were construction workers. This number represents more than 20 percent of all 2014 fatalities.

Thomas Moverman of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus, & Moverman sent his condolences to the families of those who died and stated that additional chimes will be added to the tolling of the bells if federal regulators do not strengthen and revise current safety rules and regulations in the construction industry.

For more information on construction injuries, or for a consultation, contact an attorney with Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman at (646)-846-4496.

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