Falling Crane Sends Three Construction Workers To The Hospital

There are many things that can accidentally be dropped over the side of a building or scaffolding during construction work, such as paint cans, tools, and wooden planking. One thing that most construction workers don't ever think they will have to dodge is a falling crane, but that's precisely what happened on June 25th, 2018.

Harlem Workers Struck By Falling Crane

At around 11:00 am, workers at an East Harlem building site were installing a curtain wall on the fourth floor of a building using a mini crane. The crane, while considered mini, is still around six feet tall and weighs thousands of pounds. Somehow, during the course of their work, the construction workers on the fourth floor lost control of the crane and rolled over the side of the building, falling to the street below.

Three workers were hit by the falling heavy machinery. All three were rushed to the hospital where one was listed as being in critical condition, another is being hospitalized for serious injuries that are not life threatening, and the third was treated for minor injuries and released.

The Department Of Buildings Investigates

The DOB has not yet issued a stop work order, however, they are still investigating the accident and may determine that those responsible should be fined.

This is just one of many construction accidents which will take place in 2018. If you or a loved one are a construction workers who was seriously injured at work, contact our experienced attorneys now to learn more about how we can help you with your workers' compensation and disability claims.

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