Construction Worker Injured After Falling Down 30-Foot Hole In Hudson Yards, Manhattan
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (June 20, 2025) – A construction worker was seriously injured after falling down a 30-foot hole at a construction site in Hudson Yards, Manhattan.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place around 10:30 AM on Monday morning. The construction worker fell a considerable distance and hit his head.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was transported to the hospital with a major head wound.
There are reports that a piece of heavy machinery may have been involved in the accident. A full investigation by OSHA remains ongoing.
Liability for New York City Construction Accidents
The construction industry continues to be involved in many serious workplace accidents every year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In 2022, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.4 percent of these deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. The construction industry accounted for close to half, 47.4 percent, of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2022.” Construction companies should take several measures to protect their workers.
- Workers should be provided with fall protection when working at heights above 6 feet.
- Workers should receive all training necessary for their position.
- Workers should be provided with all safety equipment necessary for their position.
Construction companies and general contractors can be liable for accidents where a worker is injured in a fall. Building owners and general contractors are strictly liable for gravity-related accidents under New York Labor Law 240. This includes instances when a worker falls or is struck by a falling object. To keep workers safe, construction companies may need to install guardrails or scaffolds. Victims of construction accidents often suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Workplace accidents can be enormously consequential for workers and their families. Many of those injured in a construction fall suffer permanent injuries that impair their ability to be gainfully employed. They may also be forced to give up hobbies and activities that brought their lives joy. Any person injured in a construction accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Hudson Yards Construction Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the construction worker injured in this Hudson Yards construction accident. It is our sincere hope that he will be 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 Hudson Yards construction accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of construction accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they need to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
