Department of Buildings Revealed Construction Worker Fell From Three-Story Building in Crotona Park, Bronx
CROTONA PARK, BRONX (February 19, 2025) – A construction worker was seriously injured after falling from a three-story residential building in Crotona Park.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:15 AM on Monday. A worker was on the third floor of the residential building on Bryant Avenue when they fell almost 30 feet.
The worker landed in the backyard of the property. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
They were transported to the hospital in serious condition. A full investigation into the Corona Park accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for New York City Construction Accidents
Falls remain one of the leading causes of worker injury and death in the United States. According to OSHA, “Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 395 of the 1069 construction fatalities recorded in 2022 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable.” Construction companies should take a number of measures in order to prevent falls.
- Workers should be provided with personal fall arrest systems when they work at heights above 6 feet.
- Certain worksites may need guardrails to prevent accidental falls.
- Workers should be required to wear hard hats in certain areas.
Construction companies and general contractors are held strictly liable for falls in New York under the state’s labor laws. In essence, these entities are responsible for all gravity-related accidents. This includes incidents where a worker is injured in a fall or struck by a falling object. There are a number of very serious injuries associated with falls.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Death
Falls in construction sites are often highly preventable. They tend to be the results of very serious safety lapses at any construction site. For example, a construction company may forgo installing guard rails in order to speed up a construction project. It is important for victims of these accidents and their families to understand that they do have legal rights. They are able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Investigating New York City Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the construction worker injured in this Crotona Park accident. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Crotona Park construction accident? Our team of construction accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support that they are entitled to under the law and that construction companies are held accountable for their misconduct. Whether you just have legal questions or need any assistance with your particular situation, we are here for you. You can reach us at (516) 908-9792.
