Construction Fatalities in New York City Reach 10-Year High
There were 22 construction-related fatalities in New York City last year, the highest number collected by OSHA since at least 2012.
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Hochul Passes Carlos’s Law, Raising Criminal Fines for Construction Deaths
Governor Kathy Hochul passed Carlos's Law, increasing criminal penalties for construction companies responsible for the death or injury of workers.
Scaffolding Deaths Are Claiming New York’s Immigrant Workers in an Industry Lacking Accountability
Scaffolding-related deaths make construction one of New York City's deadliest occupations. A bill waiting for Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature could help change that, bt it faces fierce opposition from he construction and real estate lobbies.
