Construction Worker Killed After Falling Two Stories
A construction accident resulted in the death of a worker after he fell two stories. The incident occurred in the Bronx while the worker was operating an excavating machine. The construction worker was engaged in the demolition of a vacant building. The construction worker was trying to dislodge a 2-ton beam by pushing it off the ledge of the building. Suddenly the concrete beam fell off the second-story and pulled the excavator down with it. The construction worker was thrown from the machine on the way down and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Worker Killed In Bronx Construction Accident, Falls 2 Stories
The Department of Building presented a violation to the contractor for the use of dangerous demolition procedure. The correct method for removing the beam from the second story would have been to cut it in pieces before moving it. Officials and inspectors from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration are continuing their investigation.
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