This October, emergency responders and fire officials were called to the scene of a tragic construction accident at the Gateway Tunnel project site in Manhattan. Authorities reported that a 52-year-old construction worker fell approximately 50 feet into a pit beneath the surface of the Hudson River rail tunnel project. Despite…
A construction worker at Ramapo College of New Jersey was severely injured in an explosion involving a pipe-valve on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021. According to reports, the worker was struck in the head by a valve cap while performing a pressure test. He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center,…
A worker suffered fatal injuries at the construction site of the soon-to-open American Dream mega-mall in East Rutherford when he collided with a parked flatbed trailer while operating a Bobcat. New Jersey State Police said the worker, Eric Papenfuhs, was operating a Bobcat utility vehicle on a parking deck of…
Construction site accidents are far too common in New Jersey and across the country. These accidents can cause workers to suffer severe injuries that lead to daunting medical expenses and prevent them from working – and earning income – for an extended period of time. In some cases, an injured construction…
Construction sites in New Jersey can be dangerous places. The chances of a worker being involved in a construction accident are extremely high. Nail gun injuries are particularly common in the construction industry. Close to 37,000 emergency room visits each year are due to nail gun injuries, the Occupational Safety and Health…
