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New York State Has Standards and Reporting Systems For Construction Accidents Injuries

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ACCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURES:

WHEN TO REPORT AN ACCIDENT? CONTRACTOR'S ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 

Contractor - The contractor is required by § 107-05A of the Standard Specifications to notify the Department in writing within 24 hours of any accident or incident at the work site involving any worker employed on the contract or delivering equipment, materials or supplies to the contract. An accident is defined as injury or death of any worker or member of the public or the damage of any equipment or property, or a near-miss accident as a result of construction activities on a Department project. An incident is defined as a fire, fight among workers, or any activity not directly a result of construction activities.

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The notification is required contingent on any of the following criteria being met:

• The accident or incident occurs within the confines of the project.
• The accident or incident results in the death or overnight hospitalization of the worker.
• The accident otherwise meets the notification requirements of OSHA.
• The contractor's Project Safety and Health Plan should describe accident notification procedures to be used if a reportable accident occurs on the project. All contractor employees must be aware of the need to report all accidents and job-related illnesses to supervisors.

In addition, the contractor must notify the Engineer-in-Charge (Engineer) or inspection staff of any traffic accident or any other accident involving the general public or abutting landowners within the project limits or involving project operations.

Read more about above New York construction accidents at:

http://www.dot.state.ny.us/index.html

Quick Facts

An average of 362 fatal falls occurred each year from 1995 to 1999, with the trend on the increase. 15% of workers' compensation costs are spent on construction injuries.

Roof-related falls, crane accidents, bridge accident, scaffolding accidents, run-over by operating equipment, lifting equipment failure, electric shock, trench collapses, fires and explosions, hit by highway vehicle, compressed gases accidents and welding accidents are types of accidents that happens in a construction site.

The back is the part of the body most frequently injured at work accounting for nearly 25 percent of all work-related injuries. Injuries to the legs, arms and hands are the next most frequent bodily injuries.

Drobenko & Associates, P.C. represent Plaintiff's who have been injured in construction accidents. Our New York construction attorneys specialists offer aggressive representation to ensure that our clients are fairly compensated for their injuries and any other losses which can include:

• Pain and Suffering
• Compensation for psychological damage
• Loss of past and future income
• Medical expenses for the past and for the future
• Assistance for the future
• Loss of amenities of life
• Damage to your car or personal property