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On Behalf of stolzenbergcortelli, LLP | October 6, 2020 | Workplace Accidents

Fall is here: Prevent accidents caused by weather hazards

The construction industry is no stranger to accidents. In fact, non-fatal injuries in construction cost companies millions of dollars every year. In some cases, weather hazards are to blame. Fall weather is starting to affect outdoor work areas, so if you work in construction, now is a good time to talk about...

On Behalf of stolzenbergcortelli, LLP | August 22, 2019 | Workplace Accidents

Important Steps To Take If You Are Hurt at Work

Workplace injuries are very common – in fact, almost 3% of full-time workers sustained a non-fatal injury at work. Construction is a particularly dangerous occupation, and 87 workers died in New York City construction accidents in 2017. Do you know what to do if you are hurt at work? Below are our top...

On Behalf of stolzenbergcortelli, LLP | January 31, 2019 | Workplace Accidents

Workplace Accident: Worker Dies at Cheese Factory in Rockland County

A 41-year old cheese factory worker was recently killed at work when he apparently fell into a mixing machine. The ICCO Cheese Co. manufactures grated cheeses and bread crumbs in Orangeburg, Rockland County. According to police, the male employee was at his assigned work station when the incident occurred. There...

On Behalf of stolzenbergcortelli, LLP | September 20, 2018 | Workplace Accidents

Experienced Forklift Driver Killed in Bizarre NYC Warehouse Accident

A normal workday turned tragic for a New York City gourmet foods warehouse worker. The experienced forklift driver was working alone during a meal break when he leaned out of the machine, perhaps to get a better line of sight around his load. In doing so, his head got caught...